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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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I just noticed that my 2020 has USB-C connectors everywhere! 2 in the front console storage and 2 in the lower rear console. The 2019s have the larger USB-A connectors.

So if you have a 2020 coming, check your cables!

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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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Jealous. I'll have to look into upgrading mine.
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
I just noticed that my 2020 has USB-C connectors everywhere! 2 in the front console storage and 2 in the lower rear console. The 2019s have the larger USB-A connectors.

So if you have a 2020 coming, check your cables!

USB-C vs USB-A pic below:
Um, not sure what you're trying to say. USB ports are the same on the vehicle side and other end of the cable can be USB-A, USB-C or the Apple lightning end.
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 12:38 AM
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Um, not sure what you're trying to say. USB ports are the same on the vehicle side and other end of the cable can be USB-A, USB-C or the Apple lightning end.
The vehicle side is now a USB-C receptacle. All earlier vehicles were USB-A. It’s not complicated.




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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
The vehicle side is now a USB-C receptacle. All earlier vehicles were USB-A. It’s not complicated.



Good to know! We are doing ED next month & will need to come prepared with the proper cables...
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Yes and I've noticed the center console gets pretty hot when the cable is plugged to charge my iPhone.
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Old Nov 29, 2019 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
The vehicle side is now a USB-C receptacle. All earlier vehicles were USB-A. It’s not complicated.



Yea, I know its not complicated but USB-A is more versatile than USB-C. I'm an Android user so its not a big deal for me but now you have to buy cables with USB-C on both ends. or USB_C and lightning on other end for apple users. They're not as readily available as USB-A to whatever end you need.
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Originally Posted by jrtouareg
Yea, I know its not complicated but USB-A is more versatile than USB-C. I'm an Android user so its not a big deal for me but now you have to buy cables with USB-C on both ends. or USB_C and lightning on other end for apple users. They're not as readily available as USB-A to whatever end you need.
I find that USB-A cables connect more securely than USB-C. Yes, the C cables have the advantage of being able to be inserted facing up or down while the A cables can only be inserted one way. Despite that, I think in an environment with movement like a car that A connections are actually superior. I consider this a step backwards. It is very easy to find cables that are A on one end and C or lightning on the other end so this change in the vehicle was really unnecessary.
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Old Nov 29, 2019 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jrtouareg
Yea, I know its not complicated but USB-A is more versatile than USB-C. I'm an Android user so its not a big deal for me but now you have to buy cables with USB-C on both ends. or USB_C and lightning on other end for apple users. They're not as readily available as USB-A to whatever end you need.
USB C as a standard is clearly more versatile than USB A.
USB C to lightening cables are hardly scarce either

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Originally Posted by beefchopper
I find that USB-A cables connect more securely than USB-C. Yes, the C cables have the advantage of being able to be inserted facing up or down while the A cables can only be inserted one way. Despite that, I think in an environment with movement like a car that A connections are actually superior. I consider this a step backwards. It is very easy to find cables that are A on one end and C or lightning on the other end so this change in the vehicle was really unnecessary.
I hear what you’re saying though the electronics industry is migrating to USB-C as the new standard and once everything comes with USB-C it will be nice and convenient.
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Old Nov 29, 2019 | 11:28 PM
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USB C is so much better. but it's a tiny change that can be replicated with just different cables.
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According to my SA, it will include at least one adapter cable?? Anyone else see this??
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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 05:35 AM
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According to my SA, it will include at least one adapter cable?? Anyone else see this??
I didn’t receive anything.
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Originally Posted by Dom991.1
According to my SA, it will include at least one adapter cable?? Anyone else see this??
mine didn’t have an adapter either
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