Hi everyone,
and thanks in advance for any help / advice that you may have for me.
I'll start off with my question, before I unload all of my information. I simply would like to know exactly what type of USB Connection the Sony Tablet has, and therefore, what specific USB Cable I need to buy in order to connect it to my PC running Vista.
I bought a Sony Tablet and have been surprised the lack of information in regards to the USB connectivity of the device. Specifically, the exact 'cable type' required to connect the device to a PC. Everywhere I have read so far, it simply says USB Micro, or USB 2.0 micro. But when I try use the micro USB cable that I currently use with my Xperia Play phone (which works fine for PC transfer with the phone) it's doesn't work at all with the Sony Tablet. It doesn't even register on the PC when I plug the cable into the tablet. Just nothing.
Since then, I have read a lot about USB, and found that there are different types, like 'Mini USB' versus 'Micro USB'. Apparently there is also Micro USB 'A' and Micro USB 'B'. And finally, apparently there is 4 pin micro usb and 5 pin micro usb type.
hope this all makes sense, many thanks guys.
Austab.
This tablet uses micro USB, I'm pretty sure the cable for your Xperia should work fine with the tablet. Perhaps you plugged it in upside down?
Thanks for the reply, I agree with your thought train. If it works with the Xperia, then surely it should work with tablet. I'll try it again after work today, and confirm. Is it actually possible to plug the cable in the wrong way around?
I'll kick myself if I did! Thanks again, cheers.
Austab.
It cannot be plugged in upside down, unless you use extreme force and break it.
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But yeah, this cable *should work, if it works with your Xperia Play. In principle there is only one kind of micro-USB cable (well, actually it could have either regular type A *OR micro type A connector at one end, but let's keep it simple. Mini-USB is a different kind and A and B are just connector types.
See this picture with different USB connectors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Types-usb_new.svg
Your cable should have a regular USB A connector (the one on the top left) at one end and micro-USB B connector at the other end (the one on the bottom right).
Yeah, it should work; I'm using the same USB cable that I use with my Xperia Arc.
For what it's worth, I've been having issues too. Mostly windows fails to find the drivers and install them. I've talked to multiple Sony reps and have tried multiple computers but haven't had any luck. Maybe it's a bad cable but I have had Windows detect the device...just unable to install the plug-n-play drivers.
Systems I've tried it on:
Custom built - Windows 7 with Service Pack 1
Dell - Windows XP Service Pack 3
Sony Vaio Laptop - Windows XP Service Pack 3
I had the same problem on both of tablet P and tablet S. I can tell you, its more about luck than the wrong cable type! At the end, it just works after retrying a few plugs and unplugs.
Hope they can get a fix for this soon.
Hey again guys, I've now tried the cable again with my Sony Tablet, and I'm definitely plugging it in correctly. There's no response whatsoever on the tablet or the PC once I've plugged the cable in.
When using the same cable on my Xperia play, the phone will instantly start charging once I plug the cable in to the PC. However, the PC doesn't actually recognize the phone as a device (i.e. it doesn't show up in windows explorer, or launch the Ericsson Phone Software, as it once did). It charges the phone, but doesn't talk to it, if that makes sense.
So it would seem that some Micro USB cables are good for charging only, but not for data transfer / PC recognition.
I'll buy a different cable tomorrow so will let you know if it works then.
Thanks again for all the replies guys I appreciate it.
cheers again,
Austab
Looks like the cable is faulty then and you have to try another one.
I bet one of data wires is broken, or a data contact inside connector is broken (worn down), because when you connect your Xperia Play it should also be recognized as a device.
Then again, maybe there is something wrong with your computer.
Can you try the same cable on another computer, and see if the device is recognized, before you buy a new cable. Or let them check the cable at the store to see if it really is faulty.
My understanding is you need an OTG USB cable, (On The Go) - this is what you need to connect USB keys and other hard-drives and so therefore I would think external PCs too.
I bought a nokia one for around 5 pounds from amazon, do a search for OTG USB cables,
thanks
Pratish
He wants to connect it to a computer, not connect external devices to it.
So he needs a regular micro-USB cable.
the cable is USB Host finde with this name
People, wtf are you talking?!
He *does not* need USB host (OTG) cable. That's for connecting USB devices, like keyboard, mouse, USB-storage etc., to your tablet.
He wants to connect his tablet to a computer. For that he needs a regular type A USB to type B micro-USB cable.
Hi,
Would seem like op had a charging cable, not data one. As stated, he need a regular data cable with appropriate connectors. OTG has nothing to do with it.
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Hi Crazzzik,
so you're saying that there are micro usb cables for charging only, and then there are micro usb cables for data + charging etc? That would explain things perfectly for me, as my cable seems to work for charging devices, but not communicating with a PC (i.e. data transfer).
I'm getting a new cable today - sorted!
Many thanks everyone for your help & advice
Austab
Yes when I got the cable for my sony tablet s, I saw several usb cables that would fit the tablet, but on the package it said specifically "for charging only, not meant for data transfer", so they do make the cabkes just for charging, as a PC tech, I was a little embarrassed that I just found this out this weekend.
Thanks
I also got a microUSB-cable adapter, it works fine with usb driver / joypad and keyboard
but not sure if it's capable for connecting with PC or even for charging
hello all,
I recently bought the usb cable for the tablet they sell at the sony store. The micro usb to female normal usb ( I think you know what im talking about). It is sony tablet specific. The micro usb end of the cable is square instead of tappered at one side. it worked fantastic for plugging in and usb deviced to the tablet, but when I tried to plug it into my galaxy s, it wouldn't fit. just thought those thinking of buying one would appreciate the heads up so its not a shock if they try to use it on any other devices. Im sure you can find that same cable at any well stocked computer shop.
i borrowed a htc wildfire s cable, this works and installs drivers.
Okay this has me beat, why would a USB cable work perfectly fine with Win XP, but not Win 7?
So I have this pair of cheap micro USB cables the came in a set, and both perfectly under win xp, I can transfer and charge without problem in both USB and MTP mode.
However they simply don't work under win 7. The computer can see the phone more or less under both MTP and USB mode, but sometimes it cannot access the phone/card content at all, and sometimes it can see the file but cannot open it.
If the cable is crap and cannot transfer files, it should acts the same under both version of windows, right?
I found the same problem recently. I have a cheap usb cable and it works without problem to charge the phone, transfer files via adb and such, but you can't for example flash via Odin or mount USB storage from CWM, it simply don't work.
I'm asume the cable has something or better, lacks something that the original cables don't have, so maybe that's the reason why they're cheap.
As for XP and 7, they handle the USB drivers differently as well as the ports. Don't know exactly why, but I've found several devices (USB) working on 7 and don't working on XP for some reason I suppose... (not related to drivers or ports)
im having same problem! cheap usb cable wont work in windows 7 and as soon as i swap it for official usb cable from Samsung works no problem :? weird!!
My old (stock) cable could connect fine to both Kies and Odin, but not mass storage.
My new cable when connected won't let me transfer files on my desktop (Win7 32bit), but will on my laptop (Win7 64bit) and work pc (XP). This happens with this cable on both my SGS IIs. Displays as a drive on all systems though.
Baffling
Good to know it's not just me lol. It's not due to "cheapness" either, I have other cheap cables that works just fine.
I don't pretend to expert of any type, but this really has me scratching my head. I mean it's just 4 metal wires connecting one point to the other, why would it work under one set of software not another?
I have had this not connecting correctly in both XP and Win7 (and heard of it in Macs). It didn't matter if I used a cheap or original USB cable.
What I did notice was that it worked fine in the first USB port I connected to in a particular computer. It would always work in that port. If I however plugged into another USB port on the same computer, then there would be problems.
This was tried on a handful of PCs and the same thing happened. I think the problem lies with the phone, as it happens on different PC O/S and Mac O/S. It must recognise the computer and make a connection relating to that USB port only. The only solution is to keep on using the same USB port.
fred_up said:
I have had this not connecting correctly in both XP and Win7 (and heard of it in Macs). It didn't matter if I used a cheap or original USB cable.
What I did notice was that it worked fine in the first USB port I connected to in a particular computer. It would always work in that port. If I however plugged into another USB port on the same computer, then there would be problems.
This was tried on a handful of PCs and the same thing happened. I think the problem lies with the phone, as it happens on different PC O/S and Mac O/S. It must recognise the computer and make a connection relating to that USB port only. The only solution is to keep on using the same USB port.
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I noticed the USB thing on my desktop with my first cable/phone combo, but not with my new ones.
So for me at any rate it's definitely a cable problem. My "old" phone is from May, the new last week.
So I got 3 USB-C to USB 3.0 cables from Anker. After a lot of trying, I figured out that they would not work for transfering files to my PC with the MTP protocoll. The device would come up in Device Manager as Code 10: Could not start device or something like that.
After contacting the support, they send me 3 new ones but they have the same problem. So I assume that it is a problem with the cables because with the stock LG cable everything works.
Does anyone have had similar problems? Does anyone have a third party USB cable that works with MTP? Could it be a problem because it is USB 3.0 and not 3.1? Any hints?
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So I got 3 USB-C to USB 3.0 cables from Anker. After a lot of trying, I figured out that they would not work for transfering files to my PC with the MTP protocoll. The device would come up in Device Manager as Code 10: Could not start device or something like that.
After contacting the support, they send me 3 new ones but they have the same problem. So I assume that it is a problem with the cables because with the stock LG cable everything works.
Does anyone have had similar problems? Does anyone have a third party USB cable that works with MTP? Could it be a problem because it is USB 3.0 and not 3.1? Any hints?
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On certain machines I had that happen when I used a usb 3.x cable on a 3.x port but worked when plugged to usb 2.0 port... meanwhile would work on usb 3.x port on my laptops. Did further testing and found that usb 2.x cables would work on usb 3.x ports on the machine that couldn't use usb 3.x cables on 3.x ports. One thought also was that the problem machine has lg bridge installed so could be issue with the lg drivers while its fine on the generic mtp drivers.
So as a test try using those cables on any usb 2.0 ports on your machine and if that works i guess that's a workaround.
I face the same problem. My cable is Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-A 3.0 and MTP doesn't work when plugged on a 3.0 USB port.. PTP works but there is no diffrence and it's limited to functions.
I'm using Anker Powerlines, are you sure it's not a driver issue?
What drivers are you using? The ones from lg?
Try the ports in the back of your computer, i switched it and it worked for me
I had a similar problem, but there is a newer LG USB Driver (4.2.0).
I would suggest removing the older driver (probably 4.1.1) and then installing the 4.2.0 driver:
http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
I am now using the G5 with this Anker PowerLine+ USB 3.0 Type C to A cable without any problem.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5GMZ6X
It all began when I was trying to transfer a file to my windows 10 Dell Laptop. I connected my phone using an original usb cable. The computer recognized the phone for a few seconds and the usb connection dialogue appeared on my phone, but then the computer said it had gotten disconnected so I had to transfer the files via Bluetooth. Since then it will only charged plugged to that computer or to a MacBook charger. It won’t recognize the original charger. It would only charge either if connected to my PCs USB port or connected to a MAcBook pro charger. I’ve tried several regular phone chargers and cables, including the original ones and they won’t work.
I thought the USB port had gotten wet because it was giving me that message when I tried plugging it to a regular Samsung charger, but when I plugged it to the Mac book charger which uses also a C Type cable it worked and the moisture detection notification disappeared.
I’ve already tried doing a soft reset and wiping out the cache...
Please advice.
Yesterday I had my Mi 11 Lite delivered. After setting up the SIM card and so on, I tried to connect it to my Windows PC to copy the photographs that didn't migrate during the device transfer procedure.
Plugged it into the PC, it failed to appear in file manager. It started to charge, but wouldn't connect otherwise. Tried all the usual of setting the default USB, turning on USB debugging, nothing. Tried various different USB sockets, USB hub, nothing. Getting very frustrated, I was thinking I would return it for a refund. By this time it had downloaded an update and requested a restart. As it restarted, it was plugged into a USB port and once I unlocked it, hurrah! It connected. I then copied over the pictures. Happy days.
A little later I re-connected it to the PC and again, nothing. I installed the Xiaomi connection suite and it complained that there was no device connected. Eventually I installed Smartisan's wonderful Handshaker which creates a WiFi connection and copied over some files using it. I was still annoyed though. This morning I thought I would try connecting using my Laptop. No connection there either. I tried a USB OTG flash drive, it wouldn't work. Thinking I really would have to return the 'phone, I rebooted it. When it restarted, I plugged the USB OTG drive in and this time it appeared. Plugged the 'phone into the PC, nothing. Plugged the OTG drive back in, nothing again. Rebooted it once more, USB OTG worked. Thinking I was starting to go crazy, a thought suddenly struck me.
When I had plugged it into the PC the very first time, I had plugged it into a USB-C port on the PC. When it restarted, it was plugged into a USB-A socket as that was the last port I had tried. As the USB-A port had worked, I had then tried the USB-C port, which didn't work and after that nothing connected to the 'phone worked.
My PC is a Lenovo all in one which should allow use of the screen and keyboard to be shared with a mobile device when plugged into the PC's USB-C port. My guess is that the PC is trying to connect to the Mi 11 Lite, offering to share the screen and keyboard which then confuses the 'phone and blocks all access to the USB on the 'phone until it is rebooted. Since I have avoided using the USB-C port on the Lenovo PC to connect to the 'phone, it has worked perfectly well.
Steps to try if your 'phone won't connect to the PC:
Unplug all cables from the 'phone and reboot it.
Make sure that the USB-C cable is removed from the PC.
Plug a USB-A to USB-C cable into a USB-A port on the PC.
When the 'phone has restarted, unlock it.
Plug the USB-C end of the cable into the 'phone.
I should add that I have been using the USB-C port on the Lenovo for all my other 'phones, including a Mi Mix 2S, TCL 10, Carbon Mobile and a Teclast Tablet and all have been fine. Only the Mi 11 Lite has not worked as expected.
I hope this helps someone. It may just be something that is specific only to the Lenovo PC and the Mi 11 Lite 5G combination, but it has had me baffled for hours!
I have the same problem, I would try your solution but my Asus laptop doesn't have a USB-A but only 2 USB-C ports and no way it connects. It works ok with my pc which has an USB-A port.
So I think there's no solution for me?
Also I have another
I have an issue with Bluetooth, it doesn't automatically connect to paired devices like my car (most importantly), speaker or laptop. First I thought it was the car but since it doesn't auto connect to other devices it must be the phone(s)
I have searched for a solution on Internet but couldn't find a fix. BTW same problem on my Poco F2 pro and Oppo X2pro. All are global rom.
Has anyone a solution for this problem?