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[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

How do you know if the cable is a C type of USB?

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The letters correspond to the physical connector. The rectangle one everyone knows is A, B is the square connector usually used with printers and other accessories. C is a small, oval connector, and the first one that can be plugged in “upside down” because it’s symmetrical.

C is now common on phones and tablets and other smaller devices. If the connector is ovalish but even smaller and weirdly shaped, that’s one of the mini/micro USB variants and you need to find the right cable to match.

(If you have a USB C cable and i won’t fit into the oval connector because it’s too big, that’s Lightning made by Apple before C existed and is only found on their devices. You have to get a cable with Lightning on at least one end.)

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago
[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You look at the ends that plug into stuff

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh do they have the letter printed on it?
No? Ok thanks.

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

No, but they're very visually distinct from USB-A, USB-B, Mini USB, and Micro USB.