Identifying data transfer micro USB cables vs charge only micro …
Nov 17, 2017 · Is there any way for me to be able to recognize if a micro USB cable is good for data transfer as opposed to just charging? I have quite a few micro USB cables but not all of …
Does my USB cable transfer data? Or is it a power only cable?
Oct 14, 2021 · Every USB cable can transfer data AND power. Whether the equipment on either end sends/receives data or only uses power from the cable depends on the equipment. Not on …
Why does the same micro USB cable charge one device but not …
May 30, 2017 · In short, a cable doesn't always have the proper connection, and depending on the device, it may or may not accept it. The actual length of the cable doesn't apply to this. …
Is there a USB wire that splits into two A plugs for separating data ...
I'd like a special USB wire that has a micro plug on one end, but splits to two A plugs on the other. This way I can plug the data portion into my computer, but plug the power portion into the …
Are all USB 3 Micro-B cables functionally the same?
Oct 19, 2017 · A standard USB cable will make the USB data connection and charge a rapid-chargeable device, but at a much lower current and over a much longer time. Just FYI, a high …
PC to PC file transfer with USB-C ↔ USB-C or USB-C ↔ USB …
Oct 11, 2021 · All it takes is one computer to have the right software to support a network device on a USB-C port, and the other to have the right software to emulate a network device on a …
Is it safe to use a micro-USB 2 cable in a USB 3 portable hard drive?
Nov 20, 2018 · Compare pinouts for: USB 2.0 Type-A/B and 3.0 Type-A/B USB 2.0 Micro-A/B and 3.0 Micro-A/B The official cable & connector specification is available from USB-IF for free. Be …
Can you charge a tablet and use a USB device at the same time?
6 Most tablets only have a single Micro USB port that is used to charge the tablet, or can be used to plug in regular USB devices like a keyboard/mouse using USB OTG. I would like to …
Why are there no Micro USB to Micro USB cables? - Super User
Feb 1, 2013 · The micro USB spec (linked from here) specifies A (host side) and B (client/peripheral side) plugs, but only B receptacles (i.e. your phone) and "AB" receptacles. …
Is USB Data + wire supposed to have grounding? - Super User
Dec 24, 2011 · Also common is the data lines are left "floating", but tied to each other. Also note that in many cables, they use bigger wires (have a higher current capacity) for the power lines …