Micro USB to USB-C adapter not working, how can I get it working?

[David Saber]

Micro USB to USB-C adapter not working

Hi all!
I have a lot of micro USB cables. And now I have a brand new Microsoft Lumia 950 which has a USB-C port. I wanted to re-use these old cables so I bought 5 Micro USB to USB-C adapters:
On Ebay, look for "USB 3.1 Male to Micro USB Female Adapter"
Here's a photo of this:

But unfortunately, the phone isn't charging when I use this I tried 2 of them.
Anyone else have tried the same setup? Is it a general problem with these kind of adapters, or is just with the ones I ordered from Ebay? :angry:
Thanks, and see you soon :wink:
David

 

[arislgr]

Re: Micro USB to USB-C adapter not working

Same here, I have four of them and cannot use them. Can anyone suggest a BRAND of adapter that will do the job? There are some branded ones on Amazon that claim they can charge a variety of devices, but have not found one that mentions the Lumia 950

 

[midnightfrolic]

I got these in 2-pack. They work fine with different USB Micro cables and power adapters.

Amazon.com: TechMatte USB-C to Micro USB Adapter Convert Connector for Nexus 5X 2015, Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2, with 56k Resistor; Approved to Meet USB Type-C Standard (2-Pack, Black): Computers & Accessories

 

[arislgr]

WORKAROUND for the USB-C adapters that don't work:

While waiting to take delivery of more adapters that claim to work on my 950, I played around with the ones that didn't, till I got them to work.

Try it:
1. Power-off the 950.
2. While the phone is OFF, plug in the charger with the 'bad' USB_C adapter.
3. The phone should power-on by itself and start charging.

That's it!

You might have to try plugging it in a couple of times before it works, turning it 180degrees each time. It worked with my cheap Chinese ones.

 

[bbobeckyj]

I have two adapters off ebay, and a cable which looks to be similar quality to the official one(s), none of them work without powering off first. They all feel different to the real ones when plugging in too, it feels rough or like it's scraping.

 

[David Saber]

Hel , I didn't realize people were answering the thread I started Thanks for these tips that I didn't try yet. But in the meantime I bought on Amazon an adapter that works : the brand is "Aukey". Hope this helps.
See you!
David