Awesome Micro USB cable. Reversible on both sides, with Gold-plated Connector Heads, Support for 5V/9V/12V fast charging at up to 2.1A and compatible with Qualcomm QC2.0, MTK Pump Express Plus & 18 month warranty.
12% off with voucher code 12blitzw
6.3% TCB, and there's an extra 17 pence per cable discount if you order 3 or more cables. Making it £4.59 for 3 cables.
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Specifications
BlitzWolf™ 2.1A Micro USB Cable Double-Sided USB A Male to Double-Sided Micro B 3.3ft/1m for Android, Samsuang, LG, SONY, Moto,
Nokia, BlackBerry, HUAWEI, Xiaomi, HTC, Meizu, Lenovo.
Product information:
Brand: BlitzWolf™
Model: BW-DC1
Material: Protective Tinned Copper Mesh + Aluminum Foil Shielding + Environmental Flexible TPE Jacket
Plug: Double-Sided USB A Male to Double-Sided Micro B, Gold-plated Connector Heads
Wire Core: 30 AWG(Data) + 24 AWG(Power)
Output: 5V/9V/12V, up to 2.1A
Data Sync Speed: Up to 480Mbps
Length: 1m/3.33ft
Color: Black, White
Product description:
Double-Sided Plug Design: The cable uses a double-sided USB A male plug and a double-sided micro B plug allowing you to plug it in without
needing to recognize the positive or negative, just like the apple lightning cable.
Premium Quality Material: Gold-plated connector heads and 3.33ft/1m flexible TPE wire sheath with 24AWG power and 30AWG data tinned copper
wire cores, it can be bent over 3000 times and with no damage or change in performance.
Fast Charging: Supports 5V/9V/12V fast charging at up to 2.1A current, compatible with Qualcomm QC2.0, MTK Pump Express Plus and other fast
charging technology.
High Speed Data Sync: Data sync speeds of up to 480Mbps and supports charging while data syncs.
Highly Compatible: Compatible with most of micro USB digital devices like smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras/camcorders,
hard drives, e-readers, power banks, portable game players etc.
An 18-Month Warranty: We believe in our products, join BlitzWolf to get what you want. We back them all with an 18-month warranty and provide
friendly, convenient support.
Package include:
1*BlitzWolf™ 2.1A Micro USB Cable
1*18-Month Warranty Card
Top comments
coco2007
3 Nov 1569#23
Stupid USB should have been designed like this from day one.
slimy31
3 Nov 1551#34
What a brilliant design, I can't be the only one to struggle with plugging in USB and having to turn the damn things over. The worrying thing is, it always takes three attempts...:confused:
djbenny1
3 Nov 1541#8
It's kind of like some kind of weird phone porn.
Nice idea though until USB C is mainstream
Oneday77
3 Nov 1526#6
In before the solution to a problem that doesn't exist comments.
To those perfect examples of human beings, get out your ivory tower. Trying to plug a sub cable into a tower on the floor, behind a desk that requires a contortionist to reach. These are a great idea. Same goes for pluging in a phone in the dark after a day of dealing with the kids.
I thought they were back on sale! Didn't look at the date
Musicrab
11 Jan 17#461
After 1 year...
bfreesun
11 Jan 17#460
Currently sold out
bfreesun
11 Jan 17#459
I'm ordering six more for me and my family. A couple of my originals failed and a couple have gone missing but the convenience makes it a no brainier for me at this price.
Yes they fit in my letterbox but the postman is able to take front off our letterbox
dinono10
11 Jan 17#458
Still got mine.. Got 2 last year when this thread started.. One broke so have ordered 3 more. Top stuff
Pateo
10 Jan 17#457
Pateo
10 Jan 17#456
How many of those cables did you order and did they fit through your letter box or did you have to open door to take from postie?
Northern_Dragon
16 May 16#455
Thought I'd post an update here as two of the ones of these that I ordered came apart this week leaving part of the micro usb end in my phone and my partners phone. I was thinking about making a complaint but reading the posts on here it seems likely that will be a waste of time; also looking at the product page on Banggood now it lists various products with which it is not compatible:
We both have HTC M8s which were not listed as incompatible at the time I ordered. :disappointed:
soldierboy001
15 Feb 16#454
Inconsistency in manufacture maybe as mine that I threw away was more than a gentle push and I value my purchases rather than the very slight inconvenience of having to check the plug end.
nja1
15 Feb 16#453
i ordered 3 xD none of them work :/ have they sent me duds or the wrong model?
martyj999
15 Feb 16#452
How many different types have they sent? I bought 4 and they all seem to fit my note 4 without any hassle, just an extra gentle push til it clicks. Works fine for charging and data transfer for me.
nja1
15 Feb 16#451
Mine doesn't fit note 4...tragic :disappointed:
euro
25 Jan 16#450
Mine arrived and all work fine on all my devices.. Delivery was slow but don't really care about that in this case.
Bargain!!
soldierboy001
19 Jan 161#449
Did you select express delivery then?
nja1
18 Jan 16#448
mine ordered when the deal was posted have just arrived
bfreesun
5 Jan 16#447
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bfreesun
5 Jan 16#446
My second lot of three arrived yesterday in France from Singapore and were well wrapped, dry and very nicely packaged just like the first lot. I'm amazed people are having such different experiences.
I wonder have we got different suppliers operating here through Banggood
bfreesun
4 Jan 16#445
Me too. No going back for me. So handy. When they work. Always have for me. Tested just as fast as any other cable I have
Optimus_Toaster
4 Jan 161#444
Mine arrived a week ago and works perfectly so I bought 3 more.
oversleep
31 Dec 15#443
I had my cable over 2 weeks ago and been using it between the original samsung Note4 cable.
Here are my experience so far...
1. The cable construction is fine but not as thick as the original .
2. The 2 sided connection is the miss. On the micro side, because of the small design the male connector seems to slip in and go over the female connector. There is a chance it will break the female side on the phone or other device.
Similarly to the USB side, the cable must be properly inserted.
In conclusion, the cable must be used with extra care when plug and unplug. I think it would not get a second one to use on other devices.
ashfp
31 Dec 15#442
I got a refund last week after escalating the claim I'd raised on paypal. BangGood settled the claim before paypal had chance to intervene. To be honest, the cables do seem to work fine though.
deathtrap3000
30 Dec 153#441
Sounds more like first hand experience...
mr_deals
30 Dec 15#440
Finally arrived today. Almost 2 months in transit. Well packaged. Works great on.my Moto G.
Musicrab
25 Dec 15#439
Neither end adheres to a USB standard. Buyer beware from day1.
soldierboy001
25 Dec 15#438
Shouldn't have to do that if it was suitable for purpose.
teh31337one
25 Dec 15#437
Consensus seems to be that you flatten the ridges on both sides
kullyxo
25 Dec 15#436
Hi what do you mean by flatten the lugs? Should I flatten the ridges of the gold part of the micro usb side? and which side should i do?
Thanks.
bfreesun
23 Dec 152#435
Male into male is always going to be a tight fit, or so I've been led to believe
jco83
23 Dec 15#434
I'm getting the same readings as i get with my Samsung cable according to 'Galaxy Charging Current *Free*' app
jco83
23 Dec 151#433
The micro usb doesn't seem to go all the way into my S4 is this right? :/
* used a 1p to try to depress the sticky-outy bits, it didn't seem like I was making a difference but now it pushes fully in with a satisfying click :smile:
I'm happy as the cable is a bit longer than my official Sammy one so more manoeuvrability when charging phone from bedside plug when I'm in bed
Giiibbs
23 Dec 15#432
Arrived today.
Works perfectly on my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Fast charges also
Musicrab
23 Dec 151#431
Is any asian retailer reputable? If you don't get tracked postage anything can happen...
As for the quality of the product. This was always going to be a risky buy. Neither full sized end nor micro end adhere to any USB standards. The full sized end works quite well with a "flexible" center circuit board. Only time will tell how long this lasts. One could guess that it might snap if used many times.
The micro end seems to be the main problem. The lugs on both sides are not sprung and the result is a really tight fit in most male micro sockets that I have tried. If you cannot engage the micro end without using force then you should attempt to flatten the lugs (e.g. with the edge of a coin). Whatever you use, take care not to deform the female casing itself.
I cannot comment on the charging ability/quality of the cable. It works for me but I don't have any fast rate charging devices. However the cable itself is thinner than the online pics.
nja1
23 Dec 15#430
This deal ended up scamming loads of members by the sounds of it. Are banggood even reputable sellers?
kullyxo
23 Dec 15#429
whats the 1p fix? thanks.
kullyxo
23 Dec 15#428
Hi whats the 1p fix? my cable isnt fitting in fully
cb-uk
23 Dec 15#427
Many people in this thread are now kicking themselves for falling for the hype and buying this complete and total cr.@p.
Fortunately, Paypal now know there is a problem and are immediately accepting all claims :smiley:
redzarf
23 Dec 151#426
Mine arrived today too (also ordered 4 Nov). Well packaged, no problems there.
I noticed my wife had left our nutcracker on the kitchen counter so I used that to squash the bumps in - the cables are fairly lose now, but better than (potentially) damaging the device.
I imagine pliers would work well if you don't happen to have a nutcracker handy :-).
ashfp
22 Dec 15#425
I'm afraid I can't tell you without rooting through the bin. I ripped all the packing off the cables and threw it all in the bin because it stank (I did glance at the front but most of the writing had faded away anyway). Cables all cleaned and appear to work fine with LG G2 and Moto X.
soldierboy001
22 Dec 15#424
Where did they come from because mine never turned up in that packaging, They arrived from a European country but can't remember which.
ashfp
22 Dec 15#423
So, my cables arrived today. Soaking wet and covered in mould! I've given one of them a good clean in hot water and washing up liquid and it does work surprisingly well. I'd already escalated a claim to paypal, and I won't be cancelling it on the basis of the condition of these and their quality is certainly not of that stated on the description page (the wire is really quite thin and far too flexible to be of any decent standard).
shedwin39
22 Dec 15#422
Mine has just arrived (ordered 4th Nov.), very well packed, neat little box wrapped in foam inside a plastic bag. Does seem a bit of a tight fit, will try squishing it with a penny later.
billy bronco
22 Dec 15#421
No i didnt pay for tracking service, they just supplied the tracking info to paypal..it doesnt show anything just "pending"..shud hopefully get my refund...
Hathawayp5
22 Dec 15#420
Did you pay for tracking? If not they were adamant with me that there would be no way to track the package. Though curiously they did give me a tracking number the first time I contacted them, which I was later told was invalid.
Might be worth speaking with their live chat directly to request a refund. I had no issues getting a refund through PayPal that way.
billy bronco
22 Dec 15#419
they have contacted paypal with a flytexpress tracking number, that shows delivery as pending, no doubt its probably non existant and made up....just waiting for paypal to make decision..
hartdave
21 Dec 15#418
they not even responded to my paypal claim, joke of a company
Hathawayp5
21 Dec 15#417
http://www.banggood.com/Contact-Us_hi111 - link is shown in green. May not work on mobile unless you force it into desktop mode.
Still haven't received mine so think I was right to request refund.
nja1
21 Dec 15#416
would you mind sharing the link please (to live chat)?
OB1
18 Dec 15#415
Try with your other leads!
I wouldn't be confident in the reading, without that double checking. There are various different settings to try within the app.
Are you sure your phone is capable of charging faster than that?
soldierboy001
18 Dec 15#414
Sent from Carlisle distribution warehouse.
taiko
18 Dec 15#413
Off topic - just had an amazon prime delivery of 3 games in a small parcel , one side was soaking wet ! Luckily the games are sealed so no damage to the games.
hartdave
18 Dec 15#412
is this ampere app accurate only seeing 900ma from a 2.4 charger with these leads.
hartdave
18 Dec 151#411
mine turned up today, all dry, pressed the 4 tangs down and ok with moto force x and a couple of battery packs.
dinono10
17 Dec 15#410
Mine came today. Using for lg g4. Came in a nice box too.
dinono10
17 Dec 15#409
If I have a lg g4 does this cable mean it will fast charge it?
OB1
17 Dec 15#408
Have you tried the 1p fix?
stanno
17 Dec 15#407
It's pretty simple - the micro USB plug won't fit into my Galaxy S4 port. Goes about half way then stops and I'm sure as hell not going to force it. How can a photo/video help!
OB1
16 Dec 15#406
They like videos to show that the problem is real, that you aren't ripping them off.....
Could you post a link to it here too? Would be interesting to see what stops it working for you.
stanno
16 Dec 15#405
I asked them for a refund. They want me to send "detailed photos or video" to show them the problem. Not sure why a photo is needed to show how a plug won't fit into a socket!
danielgoulding
16 Dec 151#404
Mine were dispatched on 7th November and I'm still waiting. I had them delivered to my work address, but won't be there after Friday so if they don't show up they'll be getting a refund request. I'm not in a particular rush for them, and I'm actually intrigued now as to whether they'll show up at all / be soaking wet / work fine / not work, but waiting this long for something that their website said should be delivered in 25 days is just wrong.
Regarding refunds, I ordered some cables, then the price dropped and I cancelled it and re-ordered. It was very easy to ask for a refund through their website and the funds were back in my account the next day, no questions asked (although to be fair the order hadn't been dispatched when I did that)
Hathawayp5
16 Dec 151#403
Still not received mine. Requested a refund directly from banggood and it went straight through the next day. If anyone else is requesting a refund I suggest contacting them direct rather than via paypal resolution centre, I went through live support to do it.
liycncn
16 Dec 151#402
Finally received my cable yesterday after waiting for almost one and half months...
The 1p coin fix makes the cable work almost perfectly, still a little bit too tight on the micro USB end but nothing to worry about.
soldierboy001
15 Dec 15#401
Had the same problem, they went in the bin.
thathi123
15 Dec 15#400
looks like mine is not suitable for my samsung galaxy :disappointed:
teh31337one
15 Dec 15#398
Hmm. Weird seeing many of these turning up wet. No issues with wet cables here.
billy bronco to teh31337one
15 Dec 15#399
probably sending them by the boat load, hence why they are wet LOL..still havnt got mine..escalated paypal claim..no response yet from bangood..
eternal321
12 Dec 15#387
Mine arrived today and all 3 are soaking wet.
What should I do?
Zilina to eternal321
12 Dec 15#391
It's gods way of telling you to thrown them away before you kill your tech :smile:
sb1970 to eternal321
14 Dec 15#397
Mine turned up soaking wet too (inside the bag). Dried them off on radiator and tested them all in an old phone. All 3 worked perfectly, little bit of a tight fit but so far so good.
prochipaaaa
14 Dec 15#396
Forgot I ordered these. Ordered 3. All 3 boxes were wet.
woodg8
12 Dec 15#392
i got 3 of mine today and they are absolute pile of **** lol, came in the worst packaging imaginable and barely work half the time. even when they do, i don't get anywhere near the advertised 2.1a. waste of money
OB1 to woodg8
14 Dec 15#395
Are they definitely going fully into your phone? Any chance a case on your phone is preventing them inserting fully?
teh31337one
14 Dec 15#394
I received (some of) my cables on Saturday. Haven't tried using them yet, and was thinking of doing the 1p mod on them.
saayinla
12 Dec 15#393
Mine wouldnt be recognised for data transfer on USB 3.0 Port on PC but works okay on Laptop with USb 2.0, disappointed
billy bronco
12 Dec 15#390
Me too I said I'll wait till Saturday .nothing came so I opened a PayPal dispute..shame really..
ScoobyZ
12 Dec 15#389
I've just stuck a paypal claim in. Not received.
taiko
12 Dec 15#388
well dry them for a start
stanno
11 Dec 15#380
Just got my 3. Won't fit into Galaxy S4 port and I'm certainly not going to try forcing them, so refund time. That was a very long wait for nothing!
bfreesun to stanno
11 Dec 15#382
Just a suggestion but could you try them in something else first. Might loosen them up enough. My Mi battery was a bit fussy at first but is fine now after a little use. I'm delighted with mine and have ordered more
OB1 to stanno
11 Dec 151#386
Push hard on the four 'retaining teeth' with a 1p coin to stop them sticking out so far.
OB1
11 Dec 151#385
Push hard on the four 'retaining teeth' with a 1p coin to stop them sticking out so far.
taiko
11 Dec 151#384
use a coin to make it looser .... sound all kinds of wrong eh ?
OB1
9 Dec 15#374
Strange, after the slight mod to the teeth all three of mine work perfectly!
Sorry for those that are having less luck....Perhaps quality control isn't the best.
Post back here with how BangGood are for refunds.
steslatt to OB1
11 Dec 15#383
What is the mod?
ryonoti
11 Dec 15#379
Ordered mine 05/11, apparently it was shipped 08/11/2015 and still nothing...
Just sent them an email, if no response by mid next week i'll file a paypal claim.
Hathawayp5 to ryonoti
11 Dec 15#381
Same here. Spoke to someone on their live chat. They asked me to wait another week. I'm only giving it til Monday then I'll be demanding a refund.
thathi123
10 Dec 15#378
I am not alone this world :laughing: . we know now what to do when we seen next deal in banggood.
Swarfega
10 Dec 15#377
I guess it's good news that i come back to this post to find others are still waiting. I'm still waiting for a small drone too.
bfreesun
10 Dec 15#376
Works well with my previously fussy LG G3. Also with Nexus 5, Mi 10,000 battery, Anker 5 port charger, generic QI wireless charger, TomTom USB car charger and basically anything I've tried it with. A bit stiff with the Mi but a little force worked wonders. As I said I've just ordered another three. Can't understand why USB wasn't like this from the start. Btw a voltage and amperage tester costs a couple of quid and revealed to me that all cables are not equal as I thought. It revealed huge variations variations between cables and explained why sometimes phones were taking so long to charge. Great investment
bfreesun
10 Dec 15#375
I've got my three and ordered another three they're so good. Tested and they are as good or better than original cables. Didn't realise till just now they're reversible both ends. What to do with the old cables!
spiritfighter
9 Dec 15#373
Got mine today. Partially working, sometimes yes sometimes no. Tested on Ampere to test the current. Result was disappointing. Feels thin and not very well made.
Musicrab
9 Dec 15#372
And banned for your trouble. These cables look like bad luck. :disappointed:
johnlrich
9 Dec 15#370
Attached USB cable to my CHOETECH 6-Port Charger. Attached micro USB end to my Xiaomi 5000mAh Power Pack. No LEDs lit up. Started to see smoke. Pulled micro USB end out. Burnt my finger and my thumb. Now one port of my Choetech is not working with any cable.
Hathawayp5 to johnlrich
9 Dec 15#371
That's troubling. Mine still haven't arrived but I'm in two minds whether to use them at all now from various people's comments.
dfh101
9 Dec 15#369
Got three today by royal mail, tried the first, did not work on my note 4.
Tried 3 different chargers and my PC, Nothing
Bummah
billy bronco
9 Dec 15#368
Who are these delivered by?..royal mail, other courier ?
steve9999
9 Dec 15#367
Just received mine today, testing now on tablet
bobdylan
9 Dec 15#366
Ordered mine on the 8/11 and received nothing so far... Have emailed them today but looks like a Paypal claim is on the way
martyj999
9 Dec 151#365
I say! :man:
AlbanianMan
9 Dec 15#363
received today. waste of money. doesnt work. connection is loose.
OB1 to AlbanianMan
9 Dec 15#364
Have you definitely pushed it all the way in? As delivered the plug is very stiff (on mine it was anyway!) so perhaps you haven't got it fully in?
teh31337one
8 Dec 15#362
I'm in the same boat. Still waiting for the cable even though I ordered before everyone else :neutral_face:
Still waiting on some xiaomi earphones too.
Did get the xiaomi charger I ordered roughly a week after ordering, so hopefully we should get the cables soon
thewisebluecat
8 Dec 15#361
i got nothing too, says it was shipped ages ago but still nothing
Deeco
8 Dec 15#358
Guys, those who has chosen 'untracked' like myself and still haven't received, you can contact Banggood and ask what's the status of your order, they sent me some sort of tracking number.
Hathawayp5 to Deeco
8 Dec 15#360
Yea I did that last week. Was supposed to have arrived in the UK on the 28th. Didn't save the tracking details they gave me at the time so I went back for an update and the guy swore blind that there was no way to track it, and that the tracking number I'd been given was invalid. Very helpful... still waiting...
dark_shadow
8 Dec 15#359
Still nothing here either
jasonto
8 Dec 15#357
Well mine have only been dispatched yesterday, so looks like I'm in for a long wait...
OB1
8 Dec 151#356
I've just opened another of these cables, also a bit stiff to plug in and out of the phone.
However, pressing down (quite hard) on the four 'teeth' with the edge of a penny to bend them in has worked perfectly. Cable is easy to push in and pull out, but stays nicely in place.
I love them! So liberating!
solid
8 Dec 15#355
Might give mine away at work's Secret Santa :confused:
Hathawayp5
8 Dec 15#354
Same boat here, no delivery. But by the sounds of some people's experience with the product I'm half hoping it doesn't show up!
balvi
7 Dec 15#353
I am very patient but 1 week more and thats it :smiley:
posted 4/11 :smiley:
OB1
7 Dec 152#352
Just use a coin to push on the four teeth on the micro USB plug, bending them in a little. 'Adjust' until there's just enough resistance to hold it in your phone without any worries about damaging your phone.
Then you don't need to worry and can enjoy the multi directional freedom!
billy bronco
7 Dec 15#351
from what i have been reading , these seem to be very tight fit into the devices micro usb port, so basically its damaging the micro usb port by making it bigger, hence the genuine micro usb cable that comes with your device or any other oem micro usb cable will be of loose fitting...wish i never ordered them..still havnt recieved mine..
billy bronco
4 Dec 15#346
havnt got mine ---filing a paypal claim
OB1 to billy bronco
4 Dec 15#347
I only got mine today.
Patience my dear fellow!
liycncn to billy bronco
7 Dec 15#350
My patience is running out. Going to file a PayPal claim as well...
steslatt
7 Dec 15#349
Received mine last week. Tried on my Nexus 6, it was very stiff going in. Flipped it over and it didn't charge. After a few times inserting and removing it worked both ways. Tired a regular micro USB and it was very loose. After leaving it for a while the regular micro USB seemed to be back to normal. I won't be using them again, these are just badly designed. I wouldn't risk damaging the port on your phone just for the sake of having to insert the cable a certain way.
solid
5 Dec 15#348
Mine landed today, too. Hope it's as good as it looks!
Rangnarok
4 Dec 15#343
Just got the cable today. Already requesting a refund through their site. I used a debit card so Paypal is of no use. Here is my review and I will post this whenever I see this cable deal on this site:
I bought 3 cables. Testes 2 out of 3.
Both cables do not carry data signal from devices (2 mobile phones tested) to connect the computer. It appears they do charge.
Reversible USB works. But the connection is very loose. If you touch the cable while charging, it may lose the charge and appear as disconnect.
Not worth the hassle
soldierboy001 to Rangnarok
4 Dec 15#344
PayPal were no use to my either.
OB1 to Rangnarok
4 Dec 15#345
Have you definitely pushed the cables all the way in? It does initially require a fair bit of force. Mine certainly aren't loose!
solid
4 Dec 15#342
Would you mind taking a photo of what you mean? that would be incredibly handy. Thanks, if you can.
Elivercury
2 Dec 15#335
Received mine just half an hour ago. I've tried it out briefly and I agree with others that the fact the "teeth" aren't sprung loaded and are on both sides means that a fairly significant amount of force is required to insert them. I may hang onto them for use with cheaper micro-USB products, but I don't think I'll be putting them anywhere near my new smart phone for fear of knackering the USB port.
I'd try to return it, but I doubt it's worth the hassle. They do work as stated technically, so best I could hope for is refund minus postage (assuming they'd even honour that) and once you remove postage to China I'm likely to be out of pocket given they only cost £4 or so for 3.
Sorry to anyone who was eagerly looking forward to these, but it looks like it is a duff. I'll also be joining the "wait for usb c to take off" crowd.
OB1 to Elivercury
4 Dec 15#341
As I mentioned in my review above, I'd recommend just bending the 'teeth' in a little bit, then you can have it slide in to your phone as easily as with a regular cable.
OB1
4 Dec 151#340
My review of the reversible Blitzwolf Micro USB cable
I've just received mine and first impressions are impressive. Attractively packaged without plastic, so 'frustration free' and environmentally good. As described, it charges with both sockets either way round.
The connectors
The micro-USB does have some resistance, shame they couldn't engineer it with sprung retaining clips like a normal micro-USB socket. It looks like there would have been space. However, with my LG G2 the resistance isn't particularly strong, so I think it should be okay regarding overloading the port fixings.
I'd be more concerned that the lack of springs means the port gets 'scored' such that normal micro-USB sockets no longer stay in properly.
I have therefore bent the four retaining clips in slightly, such that the resistance to insertion and removal is now much the same as with a conventional cable. Perfect.
This might mean the cable doesn't stay in securely after a few months of wear, but I'd rather replace the cable than the phone's micro-USB port!
No significant resistance pushing the USB side into a charger, so I'm not concerned with wearing the charger out.
Charge rate
I'm getting a good 1700mA charge rate from it (measured by the app Ampere). This is little changed by reversing the cable. How well this is maintained after 100 insertion/removals would be interesting to see! Very few of my cables will still achieve this. So even though it appears thin externally, it might have more copper inside rather than some other cables. Blitzwolf claim it to be 'tinned copper'.
Conclusion
Now that the launch sale is over, I'd recommend waiting to buy these for a few months to see how they endure. In the meantime put a sticker on your current cable to help you orient it!
Musicrab
2 Dec 15#339
Excellent as stocking fillers for those you'd rather not give to at Christmas;)
soldierboy001
2 Dec 15#338
That's not very nice offering them to someone else to suck up their equipment.
OB1
2 Dec 15#337
Offer them away - somebody will want them! No need to shove them in landfill.
soldierboy001
2 Dec 151#336
This I have tried with Bang Good and they wanted me to jump through to many hoops so I have escalated it to PayPal, waiting on next step. The reviews on the site relate in no way to this product and one suspects self promoted reviews.
soldierboy001
2 Dec 15#333
further to my post #324 I plugged in my cable last night and no response from my phone either when plugged in or during removal. I then plugged in my normal cable and to my relief this responded and started to charge, so I have binned my reversible cables. Small price to pay for an experiment that went wrong, I was in the market for new cables and these seemed to be a reason to purchase, although I had never found normal cables a problem the idea seemed logical, just happy no long term damage seems to have occurred.
ashfp to soldierboy001
2 Dec 151#334
You should ask banggood for a refund, otherwise there's no repercussions for them/other chinese manufacturers flooding the market with this cheap rubbish. That's what I'll be doing if I'm not happy with them (even if they were only £1.76!)
toge
1 Dec 15#332
got mine today! shipped 8th
edit: came from malaysia - flyteexpress.com
cicobuff
1 Dec 151#329
Just received my order today...did not opt for any priority shipping options or tracking.
Considering the blurb regarding AWG, I am a little disappointed with the lack of thickness in the cable, they surely cannot be as quoted...although everything seems fine regarding charging speeds.
Both ends fit as required in the respective USB/Micro USB ports with one caveat...tightness. They feel somewhat abrasive in the port whichever way around you use them inside a standard USB port.
With my phone although it reassuring clicks in place with a modicum of force, whichever way around you use it, you do not get the same abrasive nature it still has the same problem which applies to both ends.....
Removal....as they are tight fits you have to wobble to gently release, or in the phones instance....and I am sure it is to do with the metal bobble clips (none technical term!) being on each side of the micro usb connector, you really have to wobble or pull using a little force to release.
They 'may' get looser with time...I do fear rocking to release them could put pressure on the female micro usb sockets and create problems on phones/tablets with soldered to mainboard sockets.
Nice idea in theory, in practice however they could create another problem entirely, that could be far worse than the inconvenience of checking which way round your cable is.
My advice...buy a decent quality standard cable and buy some cheap dot stickers to put on the relevant side of your cable instead.
Am I happy with my purchase? For the price paid I am not unhappy, but concerned if they do not wear a little for socket fitting.
Would I purchase again? As far as I am concerned the doubts these cables have on the end user do outway the thoughtful idea, so personally, no.
Zilina to cicobuff
1 Dec 15#331
I would discontinue using them immediately .
Micro USB connectors are not just a friction fit but have 2 tiny sprung loaded teeth to hold them in place.
It appears these cables just have two bumps as an alternative, which will cause wear inside the connector.
With time they may appear to become "looser" but only because they've caused excessive wear on the micro USB connector... damage that will not be easy to reverse without replacing the connector.
It may also develop problems using regular USB cables in the future and bear in mind that these connectors are also used for connecting your phone to a PC etc... flecks of worn metal bridging pins in the connector will most likely destroy your device.
If these cables were a viable and suitable option I would ask myself why major manufacturers haven't yet produced them... probably a fear of paying for damaged equipment has stopped them!
TheShadowWalker
1 Dec 15#330
Just came on here to check whether people have received theirs. So I'm not the only one who is still waiting. Mine was shipped 8th Nov :disappointed:
Zilina
1 Dec 15#326
For the sake of just needing to turn the cable over it's not worth the risk of damaging the micro USB connector on your device.
I'm sure we'll soon hear of a few horror stories linked with using these cables soon :-/
ashfp to Zilina
1 Dec 15#327
Agreed. I ordered 3 which haven't arrived yet. If I find I'm having to apply a significant amount of force to put it in, I'll not be using them. Will have to wait a few years until USB-C takes over I guess!
topss to Zilina
1 Dec 15#328
Have been using this type of cable (different make) for over a year now on all sorts of micro USB stuff. Not had a single problem. Personally never had a problem with standard cables either but these do make 'life' a little easier and cost no more than standard ones.
soldierboy001
1 Dec 15#324
As I stated in my previous post mine have arrived and last night I used one to charge my mobile, the USB end went in to the socket of my Anker with a firm push but the phone end needed more that a firm push and once in place nothing happened, I then removed the plug from the phone and in doing this as I removed it the connection was made briefly so I re-inserted the plug and the phone started to receive charge and when I got up this morning the phone was fully charged OK. Will see how things progress over the coming weeks.
ashfp to soldierboy001
1 Dec 15#325
Doesn't sound great, I hope people don't damage the port on their phone's with these!
eternal321
30 Nov 15#318
Dispatched email on 8th. Still waiting
toge to eternal321
30 Nov 15#323
same here!
soldierboy001
30 Nov 15#322
Mine arrived today here in Spain, posted from The Netherlands, well packed and not worried about cable thickness as they won't be carrying much current. One will get tested tonight on my usual overnight charge of my Samsung Galaxy 2 Duos phone.
Yakkity
30 Nov 15#321
Ordered mine on 4th Nov, still not dispatched...
teh31337one
30 Nov 15#320
Great news. Still waiting for my cables, but I'm not too worried. Takes a while because they're coming from China
barneydog
30 Nov 15#319
Mine have just turned up at last
The_Engineer
29 Nov 15#317
+1 - still not received mine. It states it has been shipped on the 04/11/2015. I did not pay for tracking.
soldierboy001
29 Nov 15#316
Cheers for that mate.
Musicrab
29 Nov 15#315
+0 for me :sunglasses:
Deeco
29 Nov 151#314
in simple terms..."add me to that"
Rangnarok
29 Nov 15#312
+1 for not receiving. nearly 4 weeks now
soldierboy001 to Rangnarok
29 Nov 15#313
For the aged people , What does +1 mean?
taiko
28 Nov 15#311
not got mine as well.
billy bronco
28 Nov 15#310
still nowt for me as well, didnt choose tracking..
chuichi
26 Nov 15#308
According to the tracking info my item arrived in UK on 20 Nov, today's the 26 Nov and yet I still haven't got it! What are they doing holding my package!? :disappointed:
Hathawayp5 to chuichi
28 Nov 15#309
Spoke with them again and they're adamant there is no tracking number, so don't know what to believe now. The tracking number I have semi works, states it arrived in the uk on the 20th, but is throwing up random errors as well. Oh well, still within delivery time frame I spose.:neutral_face:
nublets2k
26 Nov 15#307
No, only you were talking about the OPO cable. Everyone else was talking about the new Oneplus cable which is reversible.
nasir_glasgow
26 Nov 15#306
received all 3 cables , cable look very thin not sure if it charges as fast as my rock or remax cabless from bangood however ill be using one of these cables for car charger also given 2 to kids stop them breaking charging port
Hathawayp5
24 Nov 15#304
If you're still waiting for delivery, try their live chat. I was able to get a tracking number. I ordered on the 8th and it arrived in the UK on the 20th. Should receive mine soon hopefully.
chuichi to Hathawayp5
24 Nov 15#305
I did Live Chat with them and was given a tracking number, funny the item seems to have originated from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... The item's arrived in UK and fingers crossed I should receive it soon too
rvcshart
23 Nov 15#303
Mine came while I was on holiday.
They are surprisingly good.
liycncn
23 Nov 15#302
Received an email saying the cable has been shipped on 3rd Nov (standard, untracked delivery). Still waiting...
danielgoulding
23 Nov 15#300
Mine were apparently dispatched on the 7th November (standard, untracked delivery), and appear to have left a Chinese warehouse on the 8th November according to their website. Guess all I can do is wait a couple of weeks and see if they turn up.
soldierboy001 to danielgoulding
23 Nov 15#301
Exactly the same as mine, but I'm not worried yet.
mattym129
23 Nov 151#299
For anyone in the same predicament as me, it appears that Banggood have let us down (does not suprise me). I today recieved and email stating that my cables will not be dispatched until 4th December, having ordered a whole month earlier with an original despatch date of 10th November.
I am now certain that they will not turn up before Christmas (ordered as stocking fillers), removing any faith I had in ordering from China for Christmas. What a shame.
Rom
22 Nov 15#297
Are these the same ones posted at 80p or whatever today? Not gloating just want to be learned for Chinese pre-order shenanigans in the future.
toge to Rom
22 Nov 15#298
nope
billy bronco
21 Nov 15#296
I had a live chat the other day and the person said its been despatched and can take 25 days, so looks like a wait..
accyuklad
21 Nov 15#295
mostly like be a fail product
bomberman1
21 Nov 15#294
delivery from china normally takes weeks, mine haven't even dispatched yet
Musicrab
21 Nov 15#293
7-25 business days delivery; very slow; typical of buying from China? My (tracked) delivery took 14 days.
Poplarboy
21 Nov 15#292
Gentlemen I think we have been duped bamboozled, tricked, cheated and swindled and someone has to pay... (runs off and opens a case on paypal)
duhwud
20 Nov 15#291
Mine despatched on the 8th untracked but still received nothing. How long were we supposed to wait :s
baseb8
19 Nov 15#290
barstewards cancelled my order!
chuichi
18 Nov 151#285
Did anyone else order theirs with untracked shipping?
Mine's untracked so just wondering if anyone else (also untracked) has received theirs...
solid to chuichi
18 Nov 152#286
I ordered same as you, and have only received the emails. Still waiting for the actual item, though
danielgoulding to chuichi
19 Nov 151#287
Mine was untracked, got a dispatch email a while ago but no sign yet.
shedwin39 to chuichi
19 Nov 151#289
I ordered on the 4th, haven't even had a dispatch email yet.
billy bronco
19 Nov 151#288
yes i ordered without tracking number , got an email that it was shipped on 11/05/2015 12:11:10 but still not recieved anything..
Musicrab
18 Nov 151#284
Received today (package from Germany) and tracked successfully via Royalmail.
Verdict. Its a very thin cable (narrower than shown on box?) - obviously a budget cable. Micro USB went into MotoG socket but needed a good push/click to engage. USB charger end also needed a firm push to engage. Charging not a problem. Both ends reverse successfully (charging and data). Bargain.
EDIT: here's the thin cable (the far right cable is the advertised item; only time will tell how long these last...
Calamity James
17 Nov 159#264
OK so I went a bit overboard and did a video review...
Yep, no case on my phone..... or my wifes', which is the same m8. It's a bust!
.........................Take it all back, I thought there way no way it couldn't fit so tried again! I applied a little force - it's fairly stiff in my defence - but it does work fine. Carry on.
toge
17 Nov 15#280
i got my shipping confirmation on the 8th but no cable yet
motorheadache
17 Nov 15#278
Now this may be weird, it doesn't seem to fit with my htc one m8?! Got 3 and tried all, just doesn't push into the phone enough to make contact. That was unexpected, glad they were cheap!
billy bronco to motorheadache
17 Nov 15#279
i hope not :confused:, i ordered 4 and i have the htc one m8..are you pushing the micro usb end without a case on the phone?...sometimes the case prevents the micro usb from pushing in further..
soldierboy001
17 Nov 15#277
DHL is owned by DeutcheBundespost and note you say Singapore which explains why you think Germany.
Here's the charging graph from my S6 using this cable from last night in case anyone's interested, seems pretty normal:
teh31337one to Calamity James
17 Nov 15#271
Which app is that?
Still waiting for my cables :neutral_face:
08sam1
17 Nov 151#269
ok just tried it again with my lg adapter and it got the 1030ma but it took longer to get there its abit more variable so the current will keep changing regulary if you use it. Its a very good deal and im really glad i bought it. its a little short though i wish it was longer
08sam1
17 Nov 15#268
im gonna try using my susters htc adapter and see if it makes any difference
08sam1
17 Nov 15#267
thats using lgs original adapter
08sam1
17 Nov 15#266
guys i got mine today and not only does it heat up my lg g4 but it also charges it slower at 600ma compared to the 1030ma!!!
Batmobile543
17 Nov 15#265
Just received an email from banggood customer service that my order has been cancelled. No reason stated. Maybe I ordered 10? Disappointed af
Calamity James
16 Nov 15#263
Sitrep: Excellent! Works perfectly. My only gripe is the micro USB end doesn't stay in quite as well as a normal cable, but it does everything else it says it will, including supporting my S6's adaptive fast charging.
Taking some pictures for comparison with other cables etc which I'll upload shortly.
carcher
16 Nov 15#262
Yes, we were talking about the OPO cable. And I was saying there not reversible both ends as someone said they were.
IlesKevinPC
16 Nov 151#261
These cables are strange... You can just plug them in. Not had chance to try on my fast charger yet, But i've plugged them in both ways! and it works...
Musicrab
16 Nov 15#259
Cool - let us know how good the cables are.
Calamity James to Musicrab
16 Nov 151#260
I'll go pick them up at lunchtime today and report back :smiley:
Calamity James
16 Nov 15#258
Well shut my mouth, I missed it on Saturday, turns out the tracking number they gave me WAS valid, and I can't see any evidence of it even originating in China, how strange!
Edit: I looked it up online, "Jubilee mail centre" is their Heathrow depot so I'd imagine it did originate in China, just not shown on the tracking info.
I did upgrade to the next delivery option though - "Standard Shipping: £2.59"
Trace6x
13 Nov 15#257
Anyone got theirs yet? Had the dispatch email but nothing
Calamity James
12 Nov 15#256
Yeah I figured as much. Had the same thing when I ordered from AliExpress, I'll just try and wait patiently :smiley:
Musicrab
12 Nov 15#255
Try your tracking number in here. http://www.flytexpress.com/Index_En.aspx
(best to use Chrome with auto translation; actually better to ignore the tracking altogether - its just a game that takes you round in circles; the cables will arrive... when they arrive)
EDIT: service type is "DHLAMR" which might be Registered Air Mail !? Delivery time is stated as 7-25 business days. Ah the fun of ordering from China...
Calamity James
12 Nov 15#254
How strange! I can't get the tracking number to work anywhere. Banggood links to 17track, which can't find it. Tried it on Royal Mail, no joy. Same with ParcelForce.
Their internal tracking stopped on the 9th November, so something must be happening.
Calamity James
12 Nov 15#252
Anyone else been given a GB tracking number that doesn't seem to work anywhere?
Mine is FL846****51GB, I thought items coming from China ended in CN?
Musicrab to Calamity James
12 Nov 15#253
I've got a DE tracking number (coming via German warehouse!?)
Blueandy99
10 Nov 15#248
I haven't read the 13 previous pages of comments, so forgive me for that; I am not a techie or in the IT game so I suspect that the appeal is greater for those who are on their hands and knees working to get an idiot user up and running again, but how does the "fat" end work? <- Told you I'm no techie! :smile:
splender to Blueandy99
11 Nov 151#251
If you are technie enough to use a knife and fork, this fat end is no big deal.
ashfp
10 Nov 15#250
I think from looking at the connectors, that the middle section has electrical contacts on both sides, and the middle must move up or down depending on the way it's plugged in, using a spring?
Musicrab
10 Nov 151#249
PHYSICALLY it looks like this
If you look at a standard fat end its not symmetrical. This one is and hence (in theory) it can be put in any way round. ELECTRICALLY I have no idea (but it must be pretty smart). Doubts exist regarding its charging ability (may vary depending on which way round it is put in). And it may not work at all for some people (may be very device dependent).
We're all waiting eagerly for deliveries...
coco2007
3 Nov 1569#23
Stupid USB should have been designed like this from day one.
ScoobyZ to coco2007
10 Nov 154#247
When the inventor of the USB stick dies they'll gently lower the coffin, then pull it back up, turn it the other way, then lower it again.
pesser
9 Nov 15#246
meh ill give it a try pre ordered one
otherparty
9 Nov 15#245
That joke is getting pretty old now.
djbenny1
3 Nov 1541#8
It's kind of like some kind of weird phone porn.
Nice idea though until USB C is mainstream
johnsmith1997 to djbenny1
4 Nov 151#150
Your mind has been corrupted by the internet.:laughing:
bigsofty to djbenny1
6 Nov 15#229
That ad shows it being plugged into a 2.4 amp power supply, this lead is only rated up to 2.1 amp, so doing so with that power supply is risking a short / fire.
Jammer to djbenny1
9 Nov 15#244
Quite apt that the website selling them is called "bang good"
taiko
3 Nov 1520#5
makes you wonder why no one has thought of making these ages ago ?
Gollywood to taiko
3 Nov 15#64
Ive been asking why they were designed like they were from the 1st moment Ive been using them!
vale of clwyd to taiko
5 Nov 152#185
Think Apple thought of this a while ago
plewis00 to taiko
8 Nov 15#243
I suspect durability over time (the centre plate where all the pins are is very thin, especially on the micro end) and probably because it's vastly cheaper to make them the normal way so manufacturers who include free cables in the box do it with the cheap standard ones only.
mistafaz
8 Nov 15#242
My cables have been dispatched today
billy bronco
8 Nov 15#241
same here ordered on friday..ordered from these guys before, ie the power bank charger was here within 2 weeks...
billy bronco
8 Nov 15#240
ok thanks that what i thought cos looking at the micro usb connector it looks like you can put it in either way..lol, which is great...
wernus
7 Nov 15#234
not in stock :disappointed:
mr_deals to wernus
8 Nov 15#239
This was for preorder, Once preordered it will be dispatched when available. I'm fact mine was confirmed dispatched today.
soldierboy001
8 Nov 15#238
Just had an email to say my order has been dispatched even though it was supposed to be on pre-order for 15 Dec release.
billy bronco
7 Nov 15#235
Guys when you say reversible..do u mean you can put the micro usb side either way round in the dark..ie wen charging my HTC m8?
soldierboy001 to billy bronco
7 Nov 15#236
No it means you can put either end into either port of your charger or phone.
nublets2k to billy bronco
8 Nov 15#237
Yes m8
w_kopanicki
7 Nov 151#233
Ordered maximum -10 units. it came up £1.74 before the discount and £1.47 after. I went for a faster postage (+£1.84) so the price total £1.65 each. Heat added :man:
TapeFoo
6 Nov 15#232
Hrm, is this unique? A search on eBay for "Micro USB Reversible" brings up the same things for £1.11
They look similar, not sure of the quality.
jaizan
6 Nov 15#231
The retailer has customer product reviews, rather like Amazon.
However, looking across a range of their products, well either they have the best range of stuff in the market or the reviews are filtered.
I do not trust what I see on that site.
nublets2k
6 Nov 15#230
24AWG is good up to 3.5 amps so it should be fine. They probably say 2.1 because of resistance across the wire.
jaizan
6 Nov 151#228
For me the number one issue is the reliability of the socket on the phone.
I already had one Samsung socket become unusable after less than 18 months. Fitting a replacement socket is very fiddly.
Now what is the effect of fitting these reversible micro USB plugs in without the correct intended support from the casing? Over say a 12 month period ?
mumofthree1982
6 Nov 15#220
It is can use for s3
luvclub to mumofthree1982
6 Nov 15#227
Great! Thanks for confirming that. :stuck_out_tongue:
nublets2k
6 Nov 15#226
No, no mistake, it is reversible. I'm not sure what carchers on about. Probably confusing it with the OPO cable.
badasschris
6 Nov 15#225
Oh right my mistake. Still that's probably a good way to do it, just have that both sides.
jasee
6 Nov 151#224
That's just the cabling side of things, in fact it's often the micro usb connectors which fail. Particularly if the internal battery is very low, you connect the micro usb to your phone after you've connected the usb connector to the charger. Just two tiny connections carry up to 2 amps! However, it is just a simple connection.
The article is wrong about the lightning connector. With the lightning connector, the connections are not simply mirrored on either side, there are ics on the cable side which first connect to the apple device and they 'decide' which way round the cable is connected and which connections to use for power. The cable manufacturer has to duplicate these ics. Part of the reason for updates to Apple devices is to detect these copies and then stop allowing them to charge the device. It's not usually due to cabling resistance.
Lots of manufacturers try to do this with phone batteries, printer cartridges etc. The excuse given is that copies may be unsafe or damage their equipment
jsg1163
6 Nov 15#221
Will it work for Samsung S4? :neutral_face:
Trace6x to jsg1163
6 Nov 15#223
Anything with a micro usb port, so yes.
solid
6 Nov 15#222
It should work with most non-Apple mobiles.
I just paid £1.80 each, using the code and ordering 3 cables. Thanks, OP
jewelie
6 Nov 15#219
Good price too! Last time I looked they were a fair bit more. Nice. :smiley:
nublets2k
5 Nov 151#218
They're more expensive but they aren't particularly hard to get hold of, they sell them on Amazon.
I don't trust this Bang Good site as the prices of these cables appears to go up and down like a yo-yo!
3 cables were £4.77, I refreshed the screen and now they're £5.63 (both using voucher 12blitzw).
I bet the price will change again before I complete the purchase through Paypal!
manamanting to Zilina
5 Nov 151#217
You don't use Amazon then!
jewelie
5 Nov 151#216
Unfortunately you're unlikely to get anything like 2.1A charging rates with this cable, possibly up to 1A depending on the device. The problem is the cable thickness (24awg) combined with the cable length (1m.)
And yes, I've actually done real world tests - the thickness of the cables vs their length really does make a huge difference in measured voltage drops and current. :disappointed:
On the upside, it does at least state the thickness (many cables don't) and although 20 or 22awg charging cables would be much better, they are more expensive and harder to get hold of. :-/
carcher
5 Nov 15#215
I have one and they are not reversible. Put it in the other way up and you get no power!
billy bronco
5 Nov 15#214
ordered 4 1 for each of the family...lol
slimy31
3 Nov 1551#34
What a brilliant design, I can't be the only one to struggle with plugging in USB and having to turn the damn things over. The worrying thing is, it always takes three attempts...:confused:
knocik to slimy31
4 Nov 15#153
The USB logo on the plug needs to be always up (on horizontal sockets). That is the key tip to get it always right.
SFconvert to slimy31
5 Nov 152#213
I'm forever trying to plug a USB stick into the LAN port on my laptop, they fit quite snugly!
moneybag
5 Nov 155#212
Si1
5 Nov 15#211
Do they (or anyone else) do affordable Mini USB cables with gold plating too please? They used to be sold everywhere but cant seem to find them now its all iphone cables. I need mini usb's for driving job/SatNag to give a running map.
bam27beer
5 Nov 15#210
y oh y ,bought 3 and a magnetic lead that was linked another mag lead for my z3c and dock that was less then £3 is there a cool off /time out period from this site lol
nublets2k
5 Nov 15#209
Numpty lol.
napolimp
5 Nov 15#208
Not for me, I enjoy the challenge.
robertvan1
5 Nov 15#207
Just bagged 7 for £11.98! Let's hope they ship them out before mid December.
badasschris
5 Nov 15#206
Thanks mate
GuyFawk
5 Nov 15#204
you sound like a troll yourself. You do realise that half of the stuff here is made in China, if you have a problem with that try buying items made elsewhere.
GuyFawk
5 Nov 15#201
by the way one horrible troll who is a frequent commentator on these threads claims ( on another thread ) that China plans terror attacks on UK,. obviously a total nonsense and a clear example of hate speech
badasschris to GuyFawk
5 Nov 15#203
Well you are the expert on these matters. Today must be hard for you
badasschris
5 Nov 15#202
hes talking about the other end (full sized usb) looks a much more sturdy and better design to the flimsy middle connection in the cable here.
montblanc
5 Nov 15#200
Do I want a charge on my credit card that says Bang Good . com? :confused:
Nexusfifth
5 Nov 15#199
pricing of this item reminds me of the stock market...
soldierboy001
5 Nov 15#198
£5.50 for 3 without any code.
soldierboy001
5 Nov 15#197
Some people have some funny habits. If your USB access point is behind the tower on the floor, why not leave the cable in the port and then you will just have to deal with the phone end. Leaving the cable in will not cause any damage if not connected as no circuit is closed. Or better still buy a charging adapter that can be placed in a convenient position.
I've never had a problem, I just look at the ends and know which way they go and I need to look to see that they enter the ports without causing damage so no extra effort, although I have ordered 3 because it's a good deal at that price if they stand up to the job as queried elsewhere.
fahed2000
5 Nov 15#196
£5.61 for 3 cables with tracked delivery using code 12blitzw
thanks
drfoxx
5 Nov 15#194
Thanks teh31337one! £4.75 for 3 using both 12blitzw & Xmas06
teh31337one to drfoxx
5 Nov 151#195
The codes don't stack. You're better off using the 12blitzw code.
Oneday77
3 Nov 1526#6
In before the solution to a problem that doesn't exist comments.
To those perfect examples of human beings, get out your ivory tower. Trying to plug a sub cable into a tower on the floor, behind a desk that requires a contortionist to reach. These are a great idea. Same goes for pluging in a phone in the dark after a day of dealing with the kids.
skarmachild to Oneday77
4 Nov 151#107
ive broke at least 2 usb cables because of forcing them to go in the wrong way after turning them over twice before..... this is magical.
Patr100 to Oneday77
5 Nov 151#193
Not to mention those plugging in a phone in the dark after a day of dealing with the kids into a tower on the floor, behind a desk that requires a contortionist to reach.
danielgoulding
5 Nov 15#192
Type C and type A are completely different things. Type C is emerging, but isn't standard yet. One of those won't fit in any current standard USB ports without an adapter.
As I said earlier, that option was a mistake. If you use it you will get an email from them asking if you want to cancel order or change shipping to china
SpyJoe
5 Nov 15#186
Pre-orders, stock arrives 19 December...
teh31337one to SpyJoe
5 Nov 15#187
Seems like the shipping date for people making new orders has slipped to 15th Dec.
truevine
5 Nov 15#179
just ordered 3 for £4.75 that's £1.58 approx each.
soldierboy001 to truevine
5 Nov 15#181
This is ridiculous, the exchange rate does not vary that much in such a short time. I know this because living in Spain I monitor it every day for Euro and Dollar rates. I smell a rat.
dean_brfc to truevine
5 Nov 15#184
Same here. :smiley:
jco83
4 Nov 15#149
Paid £2.31 just now
teh31337one to jco83
5 Nov 153#183
At Banggood we work hard to ensure we can offer our customers high quality products at the lowest possible price. If you purchase a product and find that, within 72 hours, the price has dropped, we will refund the difference. Simply contact our customer service team. Please note that our 72 hours price protection does not apply to the flash deals products or unbeatable products.
teh31337one
5 Nov 15#182
Seems like they put the price up, then realised no-one was buying it, and dropped the price again.
Tyler Durden
5 Nov 15#177
This should be unexpired. They are definitely available to preorder again, shipping from the Chinese Warehouse. £1.98 at the time of posting this. (stock due 15/12/15)
soldierboy001 to Tyler Durden
5 Nov 15#178
Must be a good day for the pound mine just cost £1.83 each for 3.
teh31337one to Tyler Durden
5 Nov 15#180
I've requested for the thread to be unexpired <3
colourpie
4 Nov 15#168
Why weren't they always like this. Any UK sellers yet? I dare say in a few weeks there will be some from our very own users on ebay.
topss to colourpie
5 Nov 15#176
There are loads on Amazon/eBay. Around double the price though.
Tyler Durden
5 Nov 15#175
Actually £1.80 -12% with the code.
Tyler Durden
5 Nov 15#174
These are back down to £1.80. Just order 6.
carcher
5 Nov 15#173
email from them this morning saying it was an error allowing the selection of the UK warehouse. option to cancel or swap to China warehouse.
soldierboy001
5 Nov 15#172
Would think they will stay in stock at around 40 Squid.
I cannot believe people find plugging in a usb cable difficult! Has using Apple products de-evolved everyone? Usb was designed the way it was because they didn't think people could be that silly to not get it, the logo side is up... that's it.
kibethewalrus to David23
4 Nov 151#166
so, in an desktop computer on its side, which way is 'up'?
Musicrab to David23
4 Nov 151#167
The cable I'm looking at doesn't have a logo.
frankton
4 Nov 15#165
Thanks OP ordered 3 @ £3.29 each using codes 12blitzw & Xmas06.
soldierboy001
4 Nov 15#164
Ever changing currency exchange rate.
Ulti
4 Nov 15#163
Just received a dispatch notification. Looking forward to them!
Musicrab
4 Nov 15#162
This may be a con. Don't think anybody has SUCCESSFULLY developed AND manufactured a USB Type-A reversible plug. If so, link please...
emmalou2510
4 Nov 15#161
When i added a deal from banggood it got removed as its china based and this is UK deals
Thanks Zilina and teh31337one, 3 ordered for £3.87 (but the price does change whilst ordering - it went from £3.86 to £3.87 to £3.88 within the minute I was paying!).
Elivercury
4 Nov 151#143
Price has gone up? It's offering me 3 of £6.46 with the 12blitz code. £2.45 per cable after the discount for ordering 3.
teh31337one to Elivercury
4 Nov 15#145
Seems the price has gone up from their promotional $2.99 pre-order price to the normal price of $3.99
luvclub to Elivercury
4 Nov 15#157
I ordered mine at 12:31 today and they were still $2.99 each (however I ordered 6, so were $2.73 each before the discount code).
It does look as if they've suddenly increased the base price to $3.99 since then.
jsmith1
4 Nov 15#156
use Xmas06 for 6%
danielgoulding
4 Nov 15#155
£3.09 for me each now, with discount code. Still ordered though.
Prolink one seems to be single sided for the USB A port. The Blitzwolf works out cheaper anyway?
johnsmith1997
4 Nov 151#151
Look can even get bent ones.:laughing:
Elivercury
4 Nov 15#146
Ah well, I guess I'll give it a miss then. Not a bad deal still, but not as good as it was.
nomdeplume
4 Nov 15#144
Me too. It's now £2.43. Do these prices fluctuate?
PeatCoal
4 Nov 15#142
The things it does have look like they either dont stick out at all, or that theyre at most little tiny bumps. Nothing like the clips that a regular micro usb cable has.
teh31337one
4 Nov 15#141
kobiisis
4 Nov 15#108
Anyone know if the micro USB end will stay in properly, the standard ones have those 2 pins on the sides, this seems like it would just slip out (like when the pins of bad quality cables get pushed in)
teh31337one to kobiisis
4 Nov 15#113
These have the pins on both sides of the micro USB plug.
PeatCoal to kobiisis
4 Nov 15#140
Source? Doesnt look that way in the images.
GLYNCHY
4 Nov 15#139
Ordered some. Great pick - heat added!
acm20001
4 Nov 15#118
be warned, prolonged use of these **** your usb ports, fine for occasional use tho or being left in all the time
rpope to acm20001
4 Nov 151#138
Link or it never happened.
Gormond
4 Nov 15#137
Unsure how good they will be but I at that price I gave 3 a punt.
kavakava
4 Nov 15#136
On a different note, too bad these are not 2m or 3m, would have ordered a few. 1m is just too short. But awesome idea!
harj
4 Nov 15#134
Just a word of caution, paid for 3 via paypal and not too long after had an unauthorised transaction on my paypal account for £75.75 - just rang and had it cancelled.
Has never happened before so be careful, especially if using card and not paypal too.
kavakava to harj
4 Nov 152#135
It's highly unlikely that following a link from Banggood to PayPal caused the unauthorised transaction. Banggood do not have access to your PayPal credentials, as these are submitted on a different URL. More likely, you have a virus/keylogger or someone hacked into your data. Scan your PC, change your passwords.
mr-mixalot
4 Nov 15#133
Ordered 2
Roger_Irrelevant
4 Nov 15#132
Hmm.. Not sure I need one enough to "Pre-Order"; it's a USB cable, not a new generation games console.
JayDubya
4 Nov 15#131
It does no such thing. It highlights the greed of some people, and shortfall in their creativity.
They may turn out to be unsatisfactory - but this is not an indicator.
cassiebonnar2
4 Nov 15#130
Ps... Didn't realise I replied personally to someone. Sorry for that
cassiebonnar2
4 Nov 15#129
2 ordered
Vistrix
4 Nov 152#128
This is going to change my life.
mr_deals
4 Nov 15#127
Preordered. Thanks
TehJumpingJawa
4 Nov 15#126
Highlights the improbability that these cables will be satisfactory.
AlbanianMan
4 Nov 15#125
thanks. ordered couple.
aym280
4 Nov 151#101
Whatever you do, do not key in your bank details ...
bfreesun to aym280
4 Nov 15#124
I use paypal
cassiebonnar2
4 Nov 15#123
Anyone having problems registering/logging in?
bfreesun
4 Nov 15#122
Three ordered. Thanks OP
goodnightirene
4 Nov 15#121
Worth a punt - used banggood several times before for mini husban helicopter and spares with no problem.
sarabifran
4 Nov 15#120
Paypal link works eventually - took three goes.
Thanks - ordered 3.
MoKhanXG
3 Nov 15#68
If only these poor people in the video knew about this..
Feel sorry for the guys that raised $125,000 for something thats $3 on banggood made with no crowdfunding..
$125,000 and still not made :/
Oh dear! And theirs is only double-sided at the micro end, too. $30?!
ikorodu
4 Nov 15#117
me too
euro
4 Nov 15#116
PayPal link is failing for me :disappointed:... Working now :smiley:
qwerta369
4 Nov 15#114
Apple have had this for years..
xeroc to qwerta369
4 Nov 15#115
The idea of a reversible connector isn't new, certainly. And, the Lightning Cable is very useful in that regard. I always wondered why Apple didn't make the other end (the USB end) reversible, but I suspect it may have been in violation of the USB Standard.
I wonder if anyone familiar with the certification or standardisations of USB products can confirm if this complies with the USB standard?
TwoKF
3 Nov 153#7
4.75 for three MicroUSB cables is dead cheap, even without the novel design this has.
Bobbajob to TwoKF
4 Nov 15#112
I've gone for three too.
Kkbob
4 Nov 15#111
Heat overload!
Had to login to vote it up, bought 3, thanksssss!
sailo
4 Nov 15#110
Hope also all your HDMI cables are from premium brands.
CaptainTom
4 Nov 15#109
Awesome find, ordered 3. Price is creeping up but still a bargain with the discount code!
Got20pmate
4 Nov 151#106
I think I'm just gonna buy it because of how much effort they've put into marketing a charging cable! :laughing:
nasir_glasgow
4 Nov 151#105
no bother
leon121
4 Nov 15#104
Nice find op
benfisher1991
4 Nov 15#103
Nice, good interim. I've been using USB C for a week now, and it just fits soo much better than micro usb.
joshtbh
4 Nov 15#102
can't believe I just pre-ordered a cable. Thanks OP looks good!
PeatCoal
4 Nov 152#99
The micro USB end is gonna fall out of your phone. There's no clips to keep it in place like on other cables, and when these clips fail on standard cables there's nothing to hold the cable in your phone. I'm calling it.
Also, this problem won't exist any more soon as USB Type C takes off (will have the same reversible port on both your PC and your phone). May as well just wait until then.
rpope to PeatCoal
4 Nov 154#100
How will it fall out of my phone if its not moving ?
And how will waiting for USB C help ? Will my phone magically update its hardware or be replaced in a recall ?
I call it; your post didn't help me and I just ordered some.
Aiden1512
4 Nov 15#98
Excellent find, thank you OP, ordered 3.
I always seem to have trouble with putting the USB in the right way, and it always takes 3/4 attempts :neutral_face: not sure why. :smile:
This is a brilliant idea.
cjdean1983
4 Nov 15#97
hot uk deals now includes shipped from China! reminds me of Britain's got talent!
carcher
4 Nov 15#96
Decided to order a few using the APP for UK warehouse option and 12% discount code. Worth a go.
It says USB type C then it says micro USB. I need USB and and the other end reversible. Confused listing
TedStriker72
4 Nov 15#78
I have an HTC M8 for me and a Samsung for work. It boils my **** that I have to turn the micro usb connector over when charging one after the other. This is awesome!
baseb8 to TedStriker72
4 Nov 15#94
First world problems checking in.
kowalski
4 Nov 15#83
not sure I'd want to stick a £1.74 cable from banggood into a £500+ phone
baseb8 to kowalski
4 Nov 156#93
Yeh, you'll be better off with a cable that costs at least £50.
fishmaster
3 Nov 15#11
These must work or they wouldn't sell, I'm not sure how the USB A end works, surely the middle section must move to accommodate the connector it's going to and it can't be any larger than a normal USB A end. I still don't see how it's any easier than a usual USB cable to use.
teh31337one to fishmaster
3 Nov 15#19
The connector in the middle of the USB A side is thinner and has data connections on both sides.
Should be OK? The Micro USB would fit in just like a normal cable.
Bossworld to fishmaster
4 Nov 15#92
Sorry if this has already been replied to. I purchased the 'Adam' lightning version of a similar thing from Amazon a few months ago.
Unfortunately, due to the sturdy construction of the board in a female USB mains plug socket, the middle board in the cable bent easily, and didn't reset after being unplugged.
That then makes it difficult to plug the cable back in the 'flipped' way, as it needs to bend back as its inserted, which defeats the purpose of the design.
That's just my personal experience and I guess these may be more flexible, but just thought I'd answer your post.
CLEPAU676
4 Nov 15#90
cool!
Simplyalif
4 Nov 151#89
Remember people to select dispatch from Europe warehouse as apposed to the China one. The option only appears when u use the app
Harryisme
4 Nov 15#88
Thanks ordered, never really had an issue with plugging a Micro USB cable in wrong but i'm interested to see if these work as well as they claim.
On a side note I'm more interested in this magnetic cable, my biggest issue with the microUSB port is the wear and tear of the port itself, I've had a couple of devices stop charging because the port got worn out, this could solve that problem.
ive wanted to order stuff of bangood before but was put off by reviews of the site saying its full of scammers ! any advice ? was looking to buy an octacore android phone, mi note 4 or along them lines but wast sure if a lot of sellers were fake / con men ... or women for the sexist brigade :wink:
Awaken
4 Nov 15#85
Hm. I have some reversible cables that look to have come out of the same factory, branded D-Land, only with braiding on the cable too. Worked out cheaper in a 5 pack on Amazon, with prime shipping.
If it's similar, then it's ok. They look good and are mostly sturdy, though the micro end connector has a tendancy to come away where the rubber strain relief enters the metal (yup!) body, revealing the bare usb data wires inside.
With this (still), no copper in sight in the cable, it's just plain cheapo alu. At lease this new revision seems to have a bit more meat inside though in terms of a thicker power conductor and more shielding.
A 6 pack of Tecknet USB cables, good reviews, durable build, and only £4.69 for a six pack in mixed lengths, with add-on item free shipping = 78p each.
mistafaz
4 Nov 15#84
Thanks OP great stuff
masif1
4 Nov 15#82
Thanks, ordered 3 and a nano helicopter too ;-)
Xiaoda
4 Nov 15#81
Heat and ordered, thanks.
NUMBER8GAMESTER
4 Nov 15#80
such greatness
ameerhm
4 Nov 15#77
Would this work with my Pok3r (for extra swag)?
teh31337one to ameerhm
4 Nov 15#79
No reason why it shouldn't work
nathanlt89
3 Nov 15#71
5934 Pre-orders ..lets see how long it takes to process all those orders :stuck_out_tongue:
montana78 to nathanlt89
4 Nov 15#76
Thell be busy counting money too. Lol
nublets2k
4 Nov 151#75
Nah, the Apple one bends. These bits of the patent kinda give that away -
"a deflectable tongue" and "a bending portion of the tongue when the tongue deflects towards and makes contact with the first major surface"
It doesn't matter how thin the centre section is, the centre of the A socket will still be in the way. If the centre bit on the double A doesn't move or flex then it's not going to fit.
DennisG
4 Nov 15#74
I get micro-USB wrong so many times!! This is definitely needed - why wasn't it designed like this originally??
Ordered for the first time from banggood last week. 10% off if you download and order via app (new user) but you can't use paypal this way. Hopefully that may work on top of the 12%
Deeco
3 Nov 15#73
Just realised these are 1m thought they where 3 lol
Adrian7
3 Nov 15#72
There seem to be quite a few patents on the matter including possibly Apple itself? There does not seem to be any movement seems to rely on thinness to fit it in:
It will all depend on how good the center bit is, the one shown in patent has a double edge <> and is quite thin.
beerman
3 Nov 151#70
This is one of those, I thought about this whilst on the toilet, thought it was a great idea and patted myself on the back, then did nothing about it scenarios.
gap30
3 Nov 15#69
Thanks OP
Joshanderson96
3 Nov 15#67
3 what seem to be decent cables for £4.75
eternal321
3 Nov 15#65
Ok just ordered 3. Total £4.75
6% Quidco may track. If not then not really fussed.
Hope the cables come quick, need one for work to charge my phone
Gollywood to eternal321
3 Nov 151#66
Thinking out of the box, you could use a normal one in the meantime??
Deeco
3 Nov 15#63
Thanks OP, hope to get it during the new year!
BurtBird
3 Nov 15#57
As someone without any USB type C devices, I have absolutely no need for this.
I want one.
TheGalaxy to BurtBird
3 Nov 15#59
This isn't USB type C anyway
hairychad to BurtBird
3 Nov 15#62
This isn't type-c... it's micro-b... ie for almost any device except Apple and the new type-c phones..
The website has some good prices for type-c for when you make the move :smiley:
andymk3
3 Nov 15#61
HOT, ordered 4 :smiley:
teh31337one
3 Nov 15#60
It's for normal micro USB devices, not USB type C
coolboy101
3 Nov 15#58
WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT?!
(cheers OP, bought 1 of each colour)
ct89
3 Nov 15#56
Nice one
coldo
3 Nov 15#55
[quote=warlock09]any experience with this seller ?never heard of them are they any good..delivery wise..is this china seller??that takes a month to receive product ..?[/quote
Big Big company in china , ordered a few things of them in the past and all items arrived with no problems. Always going to be a risk buying stuff from China , but i always just buy cheap stuff so that i wont be too heavily out of pocket if anything gets lost .
adamski1209
3 Nov 15#54
it says 'PVC jacket' too
warlock09
3 Nov 15#53
any experience with this seller ?never heard of them are they any good..delivery wise..is this china seller??that takes a month to receive product ..?
I ordered one that was dispatched a week ago. I'll try to report back when I receive it. It seems they may not be designed to fit on phones where the micro usb is close to the edge of the phone. I saw one person commenting on the znaps kickstarter page that their magnetic cable wasn't working well (this style not the znaps). All the Amazon reviews seem to be paid reviews, so I don't trust them. Time will tell, but znaps seems like a much better product once/if it released.
dreamager
3 Nov 15#47
Amazing concept, but won't this break easily like the connectors in micro use ports always do?
Kyrt
3 Nov 15#46
Banggood already sell a magnetic microUSB adapter cable...
bluecat123
3 Nov 15#45
hopefully a good stocking filler if it arrives in time
OrribleHarry
3 Nov 152#44
Even the vendor sounds like a Thai brothel!
nublets2k
3 Nov 151#43
That video doesn't explain anything. In fact, it doesn't show any more about how it works than the gifs in this thread.
What I was alluding to is this - the connection point in an A socket is in the middle, sometimes slightly over it. So unless the centre pin on the double sided connector moves or flexes, you're going to have compatibility issues.
Own nothing with MicroUSB. This cable will be useless to me. OMG IT HAS DOUBLE SIDED USB? Bought. :neutral_face:
RustyLogic
3 Nov 151#39
mcflip was rubbish, only one end was reversible and it wasn't connected properly which meant the metal connector actually detached from the cable when you pulled it out - avoid.
teh31337one to RustyLogic
3 Nov 151#40
This cable is everything it should have been and more! Cheaper too. :laughing:
martyj999
3 Nov 15#38
Great, I didn't bother so would you like to keep the thread updated as to when it ships etc., I can repay with a 'like' ?? :smiley:
duction
3 Nov 15#35
Does it matter which way it goes to plug it into my iphone?
in that case ill ordered 3 with tracking all in £5.61 , heat added
nublets2k
3 Nov 15#30
The A connector still has to move.
nasir_glasgow
3 Nov 15#28
ordered prolink version from bangood actually crap in terms of charging lot slower than samsung cable or rock cable , reversible usb bit is useful for kids
teh31337one to nasir_glasgow
3 Nov 15#29
This one has quickcharge, and supports 2.1A as well as 24AWG, so should be as good as the Samsung cable if not better
ganon
3 Nov 15#27
Through this was USB C. Is there USB C version where both ends are reversible?
twe
3 Nov 15#26
I keep getting "Your coupon has been used" when it tried to pay on the PayPal app. anyone else?
Jonj1611
3 Nov 15#25
Never seen a "bend lifespan" before. But the advertising looks good so must be true :smiley:
GuyFawk
3 Nov 155#24
Praise be to China
u0421793
3 Nov 155#22
There’s a new Chinese export strategy that I’m not aware of, then?
This listing seems to be confused.
Specification:
1. Length: 1M 3.2ft.
2. Material: PVC
3. Color:white
4. Type: USB 2.0 male to Type-C male cable
5.Connectors: USB 2.0 male, USB 3.1 Type-C male[/quote]
Sure, the specs look confused but the title, features and pictures show the same thing don't they?
teh31337one
3 Nov 15#20
Since it's a pre-order at the moment, seems like they didn't have a production version of the cable to show in the video.
There's a paypal payment option, so getting a refund should be straightforward if there are any issues.
robs
3 Nov 151#9
Ordered - will come in handy the way my teens seem to go through charging cables !! - Where are they despatched from ?
teh31337one to robs
3 Nov 15#18
China
This listing seems to be confused.
Specification:
1. Length: 1M 3.2ft.
2. Material: PVC
3. Color:white
4. Type: USB 2.0 male to Type-C male cable
5.Connectors: USB 2.0 male, USB 3.1 Type-C male
Rotoq
3 Nov 15#17
Up to £1.97
EDIT: Hadn't applied the voucher code, my fault!
jans
3 Nov 15#16
Haha. Thought the same thing.
fishmaster
3 Nov 152#14
I'm not convinced yet as there's no video only stills of the connector being connected.
They show video of the problem, then only show stills of their product.
Adster
3 Nov 152#13
Great idea, but I wonder if it causes damage to the microUSB socket over time.
badasschris
3 Nov 152#10
Annoying this appears now when usb c will start to become the norm. Still great and hope it works
fishmaster to badasschris
3 Nov 15#12
USB-C (USB 3.1) is on hardly anything. USB has been around so long that these cables will be applicable for a long time. Also the ubiquitous Apple lightning cable is a total failure as a reversible connector in terms of its reliability. I expect USB-C will be more reliable, at least I hope it is.
Ulti
3 Nov 15#4
Ordered 3 with the coupon code and it totalled £4.75. Just under £1.60 each cable, not too bothered if they're average but the specs alone seem to suggest they have everything.
Ulti
3 Nov 152#2
Wow that's really impressive and only £1.74?
teh31337one to Ulti
3 Nov 15#3
Seems like it's a discounted pre-order price. Will probably go up after 5th November
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Output: 5V/9V/12V, up to 2.1A
Data Sync Speed: Up to 480Mbps
Length: 1m/3.33ft
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Top comments
It's kind of like some kind of weird phone porn.
Nice idea though until USB C is mainstream
To those perfect examples of human beings, get out your ivory tower. Trying to plug a sub cable into a tower on the floor, behind a desk that requires a contortionist to reach. These are a great idea. Same goes for pluging in a phone in the dark after a day of dealing with the kids.
Latest comments (463)
http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Chargers-and-Cables-c-98.html
Yes they fit in my letterbox but the postman is able to take front off our letterbox
We both have HTC M8s which were not listed as incompatible at the time I ordered. :disappointed:
Bargain!!
I wonder have we got different suppliers operating here through Banggood
Here are my experience so far...
1. The cable construction is fine but not as thick as the original .
2. The 2 sided connection is the miss. On the micro side, because of the small design the male connector seems to slip in and go over the female connector. There is a chance it will break the female side on the phone or other device.
Similarly to the USB side, the cable must be properly inserted.
In conclusion, the cable must be used with extra care when plug and unplug. I think it would not get a second one to use on other devices.
Thanks.
* used a 1p to try to depress the sticky-outy bits, it didn't seem like I was making a difference but now it pushes fully in with a satisfying click :smile:
I'm happy as the cable is a bit longer than my official Sammy one so more manoeuvrability when charging phone from bedside plug when I'm in bed
Works perfectly on my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Fast charges also
As for the quality of the product. This was always going to be a risky buy. Neither full sized end nor micro end adhere to any USB standards. The full sized end works quite well with a "flexible" center circuit board. Only time will tell how long this lasts. One could guess that it might snap if used many times.
The micro end seems to be the main problem. The lugs on both sides are not sprung and the result is a really tight fit in most male micro sockets that I have tried. If you cannot engage the micro end without using force then you should attempt to flatten the lugs (e.g. with the edge of a coin). Whatever you use, take care not to deform the female casing itself.
I cannot comment on the charging ability/quality of the cable. It works for me but I don't have any fast rate charging devices. However the cable itself is thinner than the online pics.
Fortunately, Paypal now know there is a problem and are immediately accepting all claims :smiley:
I noticed my wife had left our nutcracker on the kitchen counter so I used that to squash the bumps in - the cables are fairly lose now, but better than (potentially) damaging the device.
I imagine pliers would work well if you don't happen to have a nutcracker handy :-).
Might be worth speaking with their live chat directly to request a refund. I had no issues getting a refund through PayPal that way.
Still haven't received mine so think I was right to request refund.
I wouldn't be confident in the reading, without that double checking. There are various different settings to try within the app.
Are you sure your phone is capable of charging faster than that?
Could you post a link to it here too? Would be interesting to see what stops it working for you.
Regarding refunds, I ordered some cables, then the price dropped and I cancelled it and re-ordered. It was very easy to ask for a refund through their website and the funds were back in my account the next day, no questions asked (although to be fair the order hadn't been dispatched when I did that)
The 1p coin fix makes the cable work almost perfectly, still a little bit too tight on the micro USB end but nothing to worry about.
What should I do?
Sorry for those that are having less luck....Perhaps quality control isn't the best.
Post back here with how BangGood are for refunds.
Just sent them an email, if no response by mid next week i'll file a paypal claim.
Tried 3 different chargers and my PC, Nothing
Bummah
Still waiting on some xiaomi earphones too.
Did get the xiaomi charger I ordered roughly a week after ordering, so hopefully we should get the cables soon
However, pressing down (quite hard) on the four 'teeth' with the edge of a penny to bend them in has worked perfectly. Cable is easy to push in and pull out, but stays nicely in place.
I love them! So liberating!
posted 4/11 :smiley:
Just use a coin to push on the four teeth on the micro USB plug, bending them in a little. 'Adjust' until there's just enough resistance to hold it in your phone without any worries about damaging your phone.
Then you don't need to worry and can enjoy the multi directional freedom!
Patience my dear fellow!
I bought 3 cables. Testes 2 out of 3.
Both cables do not carry data signal from devices (2 mobile phones tested) to connect the computer. It appears they do charge.
Reversible USB works. But the connection is very loose. If you touch the cable while charging, it may lose the charge and appear as disconnect.
Not worth the hassle
I'd try to return it, but I doubt it's worth the hassle. They do work as stated technically, so best I could hope for is refund minus postage (assuming they'd even honour that) and once you remove postage to China I'm likely to be out of pocket given they only cost £4 or so for 3.
Sorry to anyone who was eagerly looking forward to these, but it looks like it is a duff. I'll also be joining the "wait for usb c to take off" crowd.
I've just received mine and first impressions are impressive. Attractively packaged without plastic, so 'frustration free' and environmentally good. As described, it charges with both sockets either way round.
The connectors
The micro-USB does have some resistance, shame they couldn't engineer it with sprung retaining clips like a normal micro-USB socket. It looks like there would have been space. However, with my LG G2 the resistance isn't particularly strong, so I think it should be okay regarding overloading the port fixings.
I'd be more concerned that the lack of springs means the port gets 'scored' such that normal micro-USB sockets no longer stay in properly.
I have therefore bent the four retaining clips in slightly, such that the resistance to insertion and removal is now much the same as with a conventional cable. Perfect.
This might mean the cable doesn't stay in securely after a few months of wear, but I'd rather replace the cable than the phone's micro-USB port!
No significant resistance pushing the USB side into a charger, so I'm not concerned with wearing the charger out.
Charge rate
I'm getting a good 1700mA charge rate from it (measured by the app Ampere). This is little changed by reversing the cable. How well this is maintained after 100 insertion/removals would be interesting to see! Very few of my cables will still achieve this. So even though it appears thin externally, it might have more copper inside rather than some other cables. Blitzwolf claim it to be 'tinned copper'.
Conclusion
Now that the launch sale is over, I'd recommend waiting to buy these for a few months to see how they endure. In the meantime put a sticker on your current cable to help you orient it!
edit: came from malaysia - flyteexpress.com
Considering the blurb regarding AWG, I am a little disappointed with the lack of thickness in the cable, they surely cannot be as quoted...although everything seems fine regarding charging speeds.
Both ends fit as required in the respective USB/Micro USB ports with one caveat...tightness. They feel somewhat abrasive in the port whichever way around you use them inside a standard USB port.
With my phone although it reassuring clicks in place with a modicum of force, whichever way around you use it, you do not get the same abrasive nature it still has the same problem which applies to both ends.....
Removal....as they are tight fits you have to wobble to gently release, or in the phones instance....and I am sure it is to do with the metal bobble clips (none technical term!) being on each side of the micro usb connector, you really have to wobble or pull using a little force to release.
They 'may' get looser with time...I do fear rocking to release them could put pressure on the female micro usb sockets and create problems on phones/tablets with soldered to mainboard sockets.
Nice idea in theory, in practice however they could create another problem entirely, that could be far worse than the inconvenience of checking which way round your cable is.
My advice...buy a decent quality standard cable and buy some cheap dot stickers to put on the relevant side of your cable instead.
Am I happy with my purchase? For the price paid I am not unhappy, but concerned if they do not wear a little for socket fitting.
Would I purchase again? As far as I am concerned the doubts these cables have on the end user do outway the thoughtful idea, so personally, no.
Micro USB connectors are not just a friction fit but have 2 tiny sprung loaded teeth to hold them in place.
It appears these cables just have two bumps as an alternative, which will cause wear inside the connector.
With time they may appear to become "looser" but only because they've caused excessive wear on the micro USB connector... damage that will not be easy to reverse without replacing the connector.
It may also develop problems using regular USB cables in the future and bear in mind that these connectors are also used for connecting your phone to a PC etc... flecks of worn metal bridging pins in the connector will most likely destroy your device.
If these cables were a viable and suitable option I would ask myself why major manufacturers haven't yet produced them... probably a fear of paying for damaged equipment has stopped them!
I'm sure we'll soon hear of a few horror stories linked with using these cables soon :-/
They are surprisingly good.
I am now certain that they will not turn up before Christmas (ordered as stocking fillers), removing any faith I had in ordering from China for Christmas. What a shame.
Mine's untracked so just wondering if anyone else (also untracked) has received theirs...
Verdict. Its a very thin cable (narrower than shown on box?) - obviously a budget cable. Micro USB went into MotoG socket but needed a good push/click to engage. USB charger end also needed a firm push to engage. Charging not a problem. Both ends reverse successfully (charging and data). Bargain.
EDIT: here's the thin cable (the far right cable is the advertised item; only time will tell how long these last...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmO1TT8pw0
.........................Take it all back, I thought there way no way it couldn't fit so tried again! I applied a little force - it's fairly stiff in my defence - but it does work fine. Carry on.
"The shipment was received on 11.16.2015 in the international logistics center German postal Singapore."
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&hl=en
Still waiting for my cables :neutral_face:
Taking some pictures for comparison with other cables etc which I'll upload shortly.
Edit: I looked it up online, "Jubilee mail centre" is their Heathrow depot so I'd imagine it did originate in China, just not shown on the tracking info.
I did upgrade to the next delivery option though - "Standard Shipping: £2.59"
(best to use Chrome with auto translation; actually better to ignore the tracking altogether - its just a game that takes you round in circles; the cables will arrive... when they arrive)
EDIT: service type is "DHLAMR" which might be Registered Air Mail !? Delivery time is stated as 7-25 business days. Ah the fun of ordering from China...
Their internal tracking stopped on the 9th November, so something must be happening.
Mine is FL846****51GB, I thought items coming from China ended in CN?
If you look at a standard fat end its not symmetrical. This one is and hence (in theory) it can be put in any way round. ELECTRICALLY I have no idea (but it must be pretty smart). Doubts exist regarding its charging ability (may vary depending on which way round it is put in). And it may not work at all for some people (may be very device dependent).
We're all waiting eagerly for deliveries...
It's kind of like some kind of weird phone porn.
Nice idea though until USB C is mainstream
They look similar, not sure of the quality.
However, looking across a range of their products, well either they have the best range of stuff in the market or the reviews are filtered.
I do not trust what I see on that site.
I already had one Samsung socket become unusable after less than 18 months. Fitting a replacement socket is very fiddly.
Now what is the effect of fitting these reversible micro USB plugs in without the correct intended support from the casing? Over say a 12 month period ?
The article is wrong about the lightning connector. With the lightning connector, the connections are not simply mirrored on either side, there are ics on the cable side which first connect to the apple device and they 'decide' which way round the cable is connected and which connections to use for power. The cable manufacturer has to duplicate these ics. Part of the reason for updates to Apple devices is to detect these copies and then stop allowing them to charge the device. It's not usually due to cabling resistance.
Lots of manufacturers try to do this with phone batteries, printer cartridges etc. The excuse given is that copies may be unsafe or damage their equipment
I just paid £1.80 each, using the code and ordering 3 cables. Thanks, OP
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010XWJBRW/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1446764858
3 cables were £4.77, I refreshed the screen and now they're £5.63 (both using voucher 12blitzw).
I bet the price will change again before I complete the purchase through Paypal!
And yes, I've actually done real world tests - the thickness of the cables vs their length really does make a huge difference in measured voltage drops and current. :disappointed:
For a mathematical explanation, see this page.
On the upside, it does at least state the thickness (many cables don't) and although 20 or 22awg charging cables would be much better, they are more expensive and harder to get hold of. :-/
I've never had a problem, I just look at the ends and know which way they go and I need to look to see that they enter the ports without causing damage so no extra effort, although I have ordered 3 because it's a good deal at that price if they stand up to the job as queried elsewhere.
thanks
To those perfect examples of human beings, get out your ivory tower. Trying to plug a sub cable into a tower on the floor, behind a desk that requires a contortionist to reach. These are a great idea. Same goes for pluging in a phone in the dark after a day of dealing with the kids.
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http://www.tripplite.com/universal-reversible-usb-2.0-high-speed-cable-reversible-a-to-reversible-a-male-3-ft~UR020003/#section-features
http://www.banggood.com/USB-2_0-To-Micro-USB-Double-sided-Sync-Data-Cable-USB-Charger-Cord-For-Smartphone-p-1007232.html
I ordered mine at 12:31 today and they were still $2.99 each (however I ordered 6, so were $2.73 each before the discount code).
It does look as if they've suddenly increased the base price to $3.99 since then.
http://www.banggood.com/Prolink-2_1A-Double-Sided-Micro-USB-Plug-Charging-Data-Cable-For-Cellphone-p-984554.html
Source? Doesnt look that way in the images.
Has never happened before so be careful, especially if using card and not paypal too.
They may turn out to be unsatisfactory - but this is not an indicator.
Thanks - ordered 3.
Feel sorry for the guys that raised $125,000 for something thats $3 on banggood made with no crowdfunding..
$125,000 and still not made :/
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/micflip-world-s-first-reversible-micro-usb#/story
I wonder if anyone familiar with the certification or standardisations of USB products can confirm if this complies with the USB standard?
Had to login to vote it up, bought 3, thanksssss!
Also, this problem won't exist any more soon as USB Type C takes off (will have the same reversible port on both your PC and your phone). May as well just wait until then.
And how will waiting for USB C help ? Will my phone magically update its hardware or be replaced in a recall ?
I call it; your post didn't help me and I just ordered some.
I always seem to have trouble with putting the USB in the right way, and it always takes 3/4 attempts :neutral_face: not sure why. :smile:
This is a brilliant idea.
Thanks.
Similar item in stock now and cheaper, not sure if it's as good?
http://www.banggood.com/USB-2_0-To-Micro-USB-Double-sided-Sync-Data-Cable-USB-Charger-Cord-For-Smartphone-p-1007232.html
Should be OK? The Micro USB would fit in just like a normal cable.
Unfortunately, due to the sturdy construction of the board in a female USB mains plug socket, the middle board in the cable bent easily, and didn't reset after being unplugged.
That then makes it difficult to plug the cable back in the 'flipped' way, as it needs to bend back as its inserted, which defeats the purpose of the design.
That's just my personal experience and I guess these may be more flexible, but just thought I'd answer your post.
On a side note I'm more interested in this magnetic cable, my biggest issue with the microUSB port is the wear and tear of the port itself, I've had a couple of devices stop charging because the port got worn out, this could solve that problem.
http://www.banggood.com/Magnetic-Adsorption-2_4A-Micro-USB-Universal-Charger-Cable-For-Xiaomi-Huawei-LG-HTC-Samsung-Meizu-p-1004685.html
If it's similar, then it's ok. They look good and are mostly sturdy, though the micro end connector has a tendancy to come away where the rubber strain relief enters the metal (yup!) body, revealing the bare usb data wires inside.
With this (still), no copper in sight in the cable, it's just plain cheapo alu. At lease this new revision seems to have a bit more meat inside though in terms of a thicker power conductor and more shielding.
Personally, I still reckon something like this:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tecknet-6-pack-premium-usb-micro-usb-charge-sync-cables-4-69-add-amazon-78p-each-2314951
A 6 pack of Tecknet USB cables, good reviews, durable build, and only £4.69 for a six pack in mixed lengths, with add-on item free shipping = 78p each.
"a deflectable tongue" and "a bending portion of the tongue when the tongue deflects towards and makes contact with the first major surface"
It doesn't matter how thin the centre section is, the centre of the A socket will still be in the way. If the centre bit on the double A doesn't move or flex then it's not going to fit.
Ordered for the first time from banggood last week. 10% off if you download and order via app (new user) but you can't use paypal this way. Hopefully that may work on top of the 12%
http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/08/21/apples-interest-in-reversible-usb-plugs-detailed-in-new-patent-application
It will all depend on how good the center bit is, the one shown in patent has a double edge <> and is quite thin.
6% Quidco may track. If not then not really fussed.
Hope the cables come quick, need one for work to charge my phone
I want one.
The website has some good prices for type-c for when you make the move :smiley:
(cheers OP, bought 1 of each colour)
Big Big company in china , ordered a few things of them in the past and all items arrived with no problems. Always going to be a risk buying stuff from China , but i always just buy cheap stuff so that i wont be too heavily out of pocket if anything gets lost .
maxmix
http://www.banggood.com/Magnetic-Adsorption-2_4A-Micro-USB-Universal-Charger-Cable-For-Xiaomi-Huawei-LG-HTC-Samsung-Meizu-p-1004685.html
What I was alluding to is this - the connection point in an A socket is in the middle, sometimes slightly over it. So unless the centre pin on the double sided connector moves or flexes, you're going to have compatibility issues.
This product seems to be a clone of the MICFLIP reversible Micro USB or the Lightors Cable.
It seems to be much cheaper, and features a reversible USB A to boot.
http://www.banggood.com/USB-2_0-To-Micro-USB-Double-sided-Sync-Data-Cable-USB-Charger-Cord-For-Smartphone-p-1007232.html
Specification:
1. Length: 1M 3.2ft.
2. Material: PVC
3. Color:white
4. Type: USB 2.0 male to Type-C male cable
5.Connectors: USB 2.0 male, USB 3.1 Type-C male[/quote]
Sure, the specs look confused but the title, features and pictures show the same thing don't they?
There's a paypal payment option, so getting a refund should be straightforward if there are any issues.
This listing seems to be confused.
Specification:
1. Length: 1M 3.2ft.
2. Material: PVC
3. Color:white
4. Type: USB 2.0 male to Type-C male cable
5.Connectors: USB 2.0 male, USB 3.1 Type-C male
EDIT: Hadn't applied the voucher code, my fault!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vigQcXl7dsI
They show video of the problem, then only show stills of their product.