I've been in the habit of not treating my charging cables very well -- I generally treated them like extension cords, where if whatever you plugged in worked, it was fine, & if it didn't, it went in the trash. And when they were not in use, they'd just get tossed to the side in a tangle. I was naive. Turns out they can appear to work -- whatever light comes on on the device you're charging -- but not supply the proper electrical current the battery needs to charge, and may even cause the battery to drain further. The easy way to check a cable is to measure the charging amps using a USB amp meter -- they're fairly cheap at ~$7 - $20, and usually plug into the source, e.g., a power adapter, and then you plug the cable into the meter itself. The cheaper meters may or may not be super accurate, and/or you may not have a clue how many amps it takes to charge a device, but that's fine -- you want to compare the charging current using a new cable, & then swapped out with any cables you're unsure of. I found that the 3 cables I had been mainly using needed scrapped.
Suggest Checking Your USB Charging Cables
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Kajaldigitall
SpammerI used to neglect my charging cables, treating them like mere extensions, until I learned the hard way that this can harm my devices. Even if they seem to work, they might not provide the necessary current for effective charging, and could even drain batteries. To avoid this, I now assess cables using a USB amp meter, costing around $7 - $20. These meters connect between the power source and the cable, measuring charging amps. While cheaper meters might not be super accurate, they serve well for comparing cables. I discovered that three cables I frequently used were inadequate for proper charging. Taking care of cables is vital for preserving device health and avoiding potential issues.
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