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hunter

(39,195 posts)

7. Some cables don't include the data lines.

Reply to Fix The Stupid (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2019, 03:12 PM

Nov 2019

Some cables have power lines so thin they won't even charge phones properly.

The absurdly expensive name brand USB cables usually work, but I'm not going to pay $15 or more for one.

I haven't had any trouble with Amazon's house brand cables.

I have had trouble with bargain store or gas station USB cables.

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A dumb ? - Are there different types of USB Cables for chargin, etc? [View all] Fix The Stupid Nov 2019 OP

There have been several iterations of USB. It's always best to use the cables and chargers that RKP5637 Nov 2019 #1

Basically Timewas Nov 2019 #2

Not all usb charging cables will transfer data, so yes. hlthe2b Nov 2019 #3

Yes you are correct. ret5hd Nov 2019 #4

Thanks everyone, that is what I thought... cheers. Fix The Stupid Nov 2019 #5

So, tell us! ret5hd Nov 2019 #10

Don't you have them synced? underpants Nov 2019 #6

Some cables don't include the data lines. hunter Nov 2019 #7

Sadly, yes. Jane Austin Nov 2019 #8

Some cables only do charging unc70 Nov 2019 #9

There are approximately 9!*8!/2! types of USB cables. eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 #11