If it's a USB-A to USB-C or Micro-B cable, try connecting your smartphone or camera to a computer — you'll know instantly if it's a cable that can accommodate data transfer.

The USB Mini-B is a five-pin connector that came out at the same time as the USB 2.0 standard in 2000. The new standard was an improvement over earlier versions and supported data transfer speeds ...

All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers. We have tried and tested the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables here.

Locate the mini-USB port on the phone. Depending on the model, the mini-USB port may be located on left, right, top or bottom of the phone. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the mini-USB ...

By default, a USB-C cable plugged into a USB 3.1 port can transfer 10 gigabytes of data per second. Plugging into a 3.2 port will get you 20 gigabytes per second.

This upgrade allows for faster data transfer over a USB-C cable, for tasks such as exporting photos from the iPad mini to a Mac. Here are the USB-C and Thunderbolt speeds for all recent iPad models: ...

If it's a USB-A to USB-C or Micro-B cable, try connecting your smartphone or camera to a computer -- you'll know instantly if it's a cable that can accommodate data transfer.