It's recommended to expand the video to full screen (with this icon in the lower right corner of the video) so you can see Android Studio and the code more clearly. For example, two USB-C cables may look the same but may come with different capabilities, such as other charging and transfer speeds.

When you have multiple devices with varied charging ports, you often need multiple charging cables, but this clever offering from Smartish packs three connection types into one. We’re proudly independent, which means we provide affordable, quality products from trusted brands that we hand-pick ourselves. Run by members like Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft, and Intel, it sets specifications and offers certification. Certification can be expensive, so many cable manufacturers shun it, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their cables are poor quality. Connectors with female components are generally used when there's a need for an adaptor to insert your cable into a device.This range of Micro USB cables support the latest fast charging mobile phones and tablets (22AWG Full copper cables). Get step-by-step guides and instructional videos on how to set up your phone, customize your settings, and use apps. You might find you are better off with a 3-in-1 cable to save money, and space in a bag and cut down on the number of wall sockets at home used.

The Android Cable is used to connect a PM3 or PM4 to an Android device for using software such as ErgData. Factor in length, it is really important, shorter cables are great for portability, but might be a hindrance if it leaves you huddled next to a plug socket. There is a leather clip you can use for cable management, and the ridged finish on the connectors makes them easy to grip when unplugging. This was the standard for various devices a while back but was quickly replaced by the micro-USB connector mentioned in the next section.WIRED review editor Julian Chokkattu has used it to juice up a range of devices, from wireless keyboards to a Fire tablet. You can use Nearby Share to share images, videos, and documents between Windows computers and Android devices that are close together. Just be careful where you use them, because the magnetic tips are tough to remove once inserted into a device. You’ll find many different versions of the connector, but they mainly differ in terms of size and speed.

It offers six charging combinations, with USB-C and USB-A on one end of the short braided cable, and Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C on the other. With Thunderbolt 3, the standard adopted the USB-C connector and is capable of data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps and can deliver 100 watts of power using the PD standard. Our tangle free nylon material keeps you stylishly organised when syncing and charging up your devices. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing USB technology.This USB-IF certified, braided nylon cable should do the trick and offers reasonably speedy charging and data transfer to boot. The 1-foot option is handy if you are charging a device from a laptop and want to keep your desktop relatively uncluttered. I've used a few cables with this magnetic design, where the detachable tip can just permanently sit in the charging port of a phone, tablet, or laptop. If your computer runs Windows and the emulator installation doesn't work, see Install OEM USB Drivers for the appropriate USB driver for your device.

Various connectors, specifications, charging rates, and data transfer speeds make for a confusing, messy scene. Male USB to micro-USB female: These allow you to insert a micro-USB connector into the adapter, while the USB end is designed to plug into another device. Well, it is very short, finished in plain black plastic, quite thick with relatively long connectors, and not very flexible. You can get it in black or white, but I like the red, as it is easy to spot and less of a tripping hazard.Except as otherwise noted, the content of this page is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4. The humble cable is often the simplest and fastest way to charge your devices or move files from one device to another. The connectors are different from Mini USB in that they are slimmer and the way they are designed to communicate. Cables that can carry 100W or more, sometimes described as active, must contain e-marker chips that identify the cable and its capabilities. USB-C has now become the new standard for mobile devices, laptops, and a whole host of other portable devices.