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 them allow me connect my Android device to my computer (I've tried both on linux and Windows). Most of them (the majority) charge the device but don't recognize it when connected.
Would appreciate any insight on this so as to avoid buying the wrong cable in the future.
Thanks
Best Answer
No. XKCD made a good cartoon about how frustrating this is.
When you identify a cable that works well, you could mark it so it's easier to find next time, maybe by wrapping it with a piece of electrical tape.