HOCO UA17 USB Male to Type C Female Adapter

Give Your Old Chargers a Second Life

Drawers across Bangladesh are full of perfectly good USB-A chargers, power banks and car chargers — while every new phone, tablet and pair of earbuds has moved to USB-C. Replacing all that hardware is wasteful and expensive. The HOCO UA17 USB male to Type-C female adapter solves the mismatch with a single tiny bridge: plug its USB-A male end into any old charger or USB-A port, connect a Type-C cable to its Type-C female port, and your legacy gear charges and talks to modern Type-C devices again.

This is the reverse direction of the more common OTG adapter. Instead of giving a Type-C phone a USB-A socket, this USB male to Type-C female adapter gives your USB-A chargers a Type-C socket. That one flip unlocks a surprising amount of reuse: the office drawer charger, the car’s USB port, the old power bank — all of them become Type-C-capable without buying new bricks.

Hoco built it for two jobs: power and data. On the power side it passes charging current up to 3A when paired with a Type-C to Type-C 60W cable, covering the fast-charge modes of Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, OPPO and more. On the data side it supports data transmission and OTG, so files and peripherals flow through the same little body.

What This USB Male to Type-C Female Adapter Does

One end USB-A, the other Type-C

The UA17’s layout is about as simple as electronics get. One end carries a standard USB-A male plug — the part that goes into any USB-A port on a charger, power bank, laptop or car. The other end carries a Type-C female receptacle — the part that accepts any USB-C cable. There is no cable to tangle and no software to install; the adapter is a rigid, pocket-sized bridge between the two most common connector generations in your bag.

Because the USB-A plug is the standard size, it seats firmly in any USB-A socket you already own. The Type-C female port on the other side accepts the USB-C cables that came with your current phone, so you keep using the cables you trust. Hoco’s branding is printed cleanly on the matte black housing, and the whole adapter is barely larger than the plugs themselves.

OTG and data transmission

The UA17 is not a power-only dongle. It supports full data transmission alongside OTG (USB On-The-Go), so the connection behaves like a direct cable rather than a dumb pass-through. Sync photos to a laptop, move files to a pen drive, or run peripherals that your phone’s software supports — the adapter carries the data lines as well as the power lines.

This matters more than it sounds. Many cheap USB-A to Type-C adapters wire only the power pins and leave data dead, which means surprise failures when you try to transfer files. The UA17’s OTG and data support means one adapter covers both charging and syncing, which is exactly what you want from something that lives permanently in a travel pouch.

Charging up to 3A

Current is where the UA17 earns its keep as a USB male to Type-C female adapter. Paired with a Type-C to Type-C 60W cable, the adapter supports charging currents up to 3A — enough to feed the fast-charge modes on Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, OPPO and other phones that charge above standard USB rates. Your old 2A wall brick becomes the source, the adapter becomes the bridge, and the 60W cable becomes the high-current link to the phone.

Being honest about limits: the adapter passes what the chain can deliver. A basic 1A charger will still charge at 1A — the UA17 doesn’t invent current, it just stops being the bottleneck. And PD (Power Delivery) fast charging is not supported, so devices that depend on PD negotiation will charge at standard rates rather than PD modes.

The Connector Layout, Up Close

Knowing which end is which saves fumbling behind a desk. The USB-A male plug is the familiar rectangular connector — it goes into the charger, the power bank, the car port, the laptop. The Type-C female port is the small oval opening on the opposite end — your USB-C cable plugs in there. The compact body between them is short and rigid, so there is no flex point to weaken and nothing to snag in a pocket.

Orientation is forgiving on the Type-C side (USB-C plugs in either way up) and single-way on the USB-A side, exactly like every USB-A plug you have ever used. If the USB-A end of this USB male to Type-C female adapter doesn’t slide in, flip it over — the adapter follows the same rules as the rest of your USB-A gear.

Specifications

Charging, at a Glance

The fastest way to understand the UA17 is as three numbers. For Type-C devices with a Type-C to Type-C 60W cable: up to 3A, which covers the high-current fast-charge modes on Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung and OPPO phones. For Lightning devices with a Type-C to Lightning cable: 5V / 2A, a steady standard rate. And the honest footnote: PD fast charging is not supported, so PD-dependent devices charge at standard rather than PD speeds.

The practical setup most buyers use is the simplest one: old USB-A wall charger on the wall, UA17 in its USB-A port, their existing USB-C cable from the UA17 to the phone. Nothing else to buy, nothing to configure. If the charger itself is a basic 5V unit, the phone charges at whatever the charger can deliver — the adapter simply stops being the thing that holds the chain back.

Lightning Devices Too

Households with both Android and Apple devices usually end up carrying two sets of accessories. The UA17 collapses part of that: run a Type-C to Lightning cable from the adapter’s Type-C port to the iPhone and it charges at 5V / 2A — a perfectly usable rate for overnight or desk charging, and it means the same old USB-A charger now serves both ecosystems.

Pair it with a quality cable such as the Anker Braided USB-C to Lightning 0.9m Cable for a tidy, reliable chain. And when you want the full 3A ceiling on the Type-C side, a sturdy 60W-rated cable like the GearUP CC6015 Type-C to C 60W cable is the natural companion.

Everyday Uses You’ll Actually Reach For

The obvious win is travel. One UA17 in the pouch means the hotel’s old USB-A wall charger, the rental car’s USB port and your power bank all charge your Type-C phone at full speed with the cable you already carry. No hunting for the one Type-C brick, no dead phone because the only charger in the room predates USB-C.

At a desk, this USB male to Type-C female adapter rescues legacy gear: the reliable old charger that has survived three phones keeps serving the fourth. In the car, it turns the built-in USB-A port into a Type-C charging source for the passenger’s phone. And for data, it bridges old USB-A accessories to Type-C workflows — a small adapter that quietly removes a daily friction you may not have noticed you were tolerating.

Reusing the Chargers You Already Own with a USB Male to Type-C Female Adapter

Most homes own spare USB-A charging points. They sit in drawers, cars and old power banks. A USB male to Type-C female adapter connects them to a USB-C cable. The USB male to Type-C female adapter does not replace those chargers. It gives them a socket that fits today’s phones.

One USB male to Type-C female adapter by the bed serves the old wall charger. Another USB male to Type-C female adapter in the car serves the USB-A port. A spare USB male to Type-C female adapter costs almost no space, being barely larger than its plugs.

Pairing the Right Cable with the Adapter

For the up-to-3A ceiling, this page pairs this USB male to Type-C female adapter with a Type-C to Type-C 60W cable. An option is the GearUP 60W Type-C cable. With that pairing, the USB male to Type-C female adapter passes the high-current fast-charge modes.

Lightning devices follow a different pairing. A Type-C to Lightning cable runs from the USB male to Type-C female adapter to the iPhone. Charging then sits at 5V / 2A through the USB male to Type-C female adapter. The Anker Braided USB-C to Lightning 0.9m Cable fits it well. One adapter can serve both cable types.

Data and OTG in Daily Use

Charging is only half of the story. This USB male to Type-C female adapter also carries data and supports OTG. Syncing photos to a laptop works through the same body. A USB male to Type-C female adapter that wires the data lines saves swapping adapters between power and file tasks.

Peripherals follow the same logic. Supported peripherals can run through the adapter, as noted above. The USB male to Type-C female adapter simply carries the connection faithfully. It adds no software and needs no pairing. The USB male to Type-C female adapter keeps the data path open throughout. That is the daily value of a USB male to Type-C female adapter.

Honest Limits Worth Knowing Before You Buy

Honesty about limits matters. A USB male to Type-C female adapter passes what the source can deliver. It does not invent current. A basic 1A charger still charges at 1A through a USB male to Type-C female adapter. The ceiling is up to 3A, and only with a 60W cable. A USB male to Type-C female adapter stops being the bottleneck.

Power Delivery is the other limit. PD fast charging is not supported by this USB male to Type-C female adapter. Devices that depend on PD negotiation charge at standard rates instead. For many buyers, that changes nothing. The USB male to Type-C female adapter still restores those chargers for modern phones.

A Small Adapter That Travels Well

Travel is where an adapter earns its place. This USB male to Type-C female adapter has no cable to tangle. Its body is rigid. The matte black housing carries Hoco’s branding. One USB male to Type-C female adapter in a pouch covers hotel chargers, rental cars and power banks.

A desk shows the same logic for a USB male to Type-C female adapter. Old chargers often outlive the phones they came with. A trusted old charger serves a new phone. You keep using the USB-C cable that came with your phone. The USB male to Type-C female adapter handles the join, with no software or setup.

Checking the Direction Before You Order

Direction is the one detail to check before ordering. This USB male to Type-C female adapter starts at a USB-A source and ends at a Type-C cable. If your need runs the other way, the sibling adapter above covers it. The cables and adapters range shows both. Choosing a USB male to Type-C female adapter starts with that check.

The USB-C connector is the oval plug that fits either way up. That reversible fit is why the Type-C side of this USB male to Type-C female adapter feels forgiving. The USB-A side keeps the single-way fit. The USB male to Type-C female adapter joins those two generations in one rigid body.

Why Buy from Gadget Superb

Every order from Gadget Superb ships with cash on delivery available nationwide, so you pay when the product is in your hands. Delivery inside Dhaka costs ৳70 and takes 1–3 working days; outside Dhaka it costs ৳120 and takes 2–5 working days. Where the courier permits, you can inspect your item before paying.

The HOCO UA17 carries a 7-day warranty from Gadget Superb. If anything is wrong with the adapter within that window, our support team will sort it out — reach us on the hotline at 09638054751, on Facebook Messenger, or by email at care@gadgetsuperb.com. We also honour a 7-day easy returns policy, so you can buy with confidence. If you need the reverse direction instead — a Type-C phone with a USB-A accessory — see our HOCO UA17 Type-C male to USB 3.0 female adapter as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the HOCO UA17 USB male to Type-C female adapter?

It is a compact adapter with a USB-A male plug on one end and a Type-C female port on the other. It plugs into any USB-A port — a wall charger, power bank, car port or laptop — and gives you a Type-C socket for your USB-C cables. It supports data transmission, OTG and charging up to 3A with the right cable.

How do I connect it to my old charger?

Push the adapter’s USB-A male end into the charger’s USB-A port, exactly like plugging in any USB device. Then plug your USB-C cable into the adapter’s Type-C female port and the other end into your phone. That is the whole setup — no software, no pairing, no configuration.

Which devices work with it?

Any device that charges or syncs over a USB-C cable works on the device side: Android phones, tablets, earbuds cases, Bluetooth speakers and more. On the source side, any USB-A port works: wall chargers, power banks, car USB ports and computer USB ports.

Does the UA17 support OTG?

Yes. OTG (USB On-The-Go) and data transmission are both supported, so the adapter carries data as well as power. File transfers and supported peripherals work through it, not just charging.

Can I transfer files through it, or is it charging-only?

You can transfer files. Unlike power-only adapters that leave the data pins unwired, the UA17 supports full data transmission, so syncing photos or moving files to a computer works through the adapter.

How fast does it charge?

Up to 3A for Type-C devices when paired with a Type-C to Type-C 60W cable — enough for the fast-charge modes on Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, OPPO and other phones that charge above standard USB rates. The actual speed also depends on what your charger can deliver.

Can it charge an iPhone or other Lightning device?

Yes, with a Type-C to Lightning cable connected to the adapter’s Type-C port. Lightning devices charge at 5V / 2A. Note that PD fast charging is not supported, so it charges at standard rather than PD rates.

Does it support PD (Power Delivery) fast charging?

No. The UA17 explicitly does not support PD fast charging. Its strengths are up to 3A Type-C charging with a 60W cable, 5V / 2A Lightning charging, OTG and data transmission.

What is the difference between this and the HOCO UA17 Type-C male to USB 3.0 female adapter?

Direction. This product (USB male to Type-C female) puts a Type-C socket on your old USB-A chargers. The sibling product (Type-C male to USB 3.0 female) puts a USB-A socket on your Type-C phone for OTG accessories. Choose based on which side of the chain needs converting.

Is it plug and play?

Yes. This USB male to Type-C female adapter has no software to install and no pairing step. Plug the USB-A end into your charger or port, attach your USB-C cable to the other end, and it works immediately.

Will it work with my power bank’s USB-A port?

Yes. Any standard USB-A port works as the source for this USB male to Type-C female adapter — power banks, wall chargers, car chargers and computer ports. The adapter draws whatever the source can deliver, up to its 3A ceiling with a suitable cable.

What warranty comes with the HOCO UA17?

Gadget Superb provides a 7-day warranty on this product. If the adapter has any defect within that period, contact our hotline at 09638054751, message us on Facebook Messenger, or email care@gadgetsuperb.com and we will make it right.