[SOLVED] data and charging cables

69Rixter · 02-22-2016, 06:46 PM

Evening:

How does one determine, by sight/examination, a "data" cable from a "charging" cable?
Rick

michaelk · 02-22-2016, 07:27 PM

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frankbell · 02-22-2016, 07:29 PM

Assuming you are referring to USB cables, I know of no way to tell the difference unless there is something written on the side of the cable itself.

aus9 · 02-22-2016, 08:15 PM

If you have a phone and you are referring to a charging cable for such then you can tell by removing the battery and if you see phone is charging then its a charging cable.

jefro · 02-22-2016, 09:50 PM

You check cables with a meter. I have a cable that only charges. I see no markings on it.

pan64 · 02-23-2016, 12:24 AM

just cut it. If there were only 2 wires inside, that was a charging cable. For data you will need 4.

TobiSGD · 02-23-2016, 08:57 AM

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