Is this the cable I need to move photos from Android phone to my computer? I was told the reason my current cables do not work is because they are charging only and not powerful enough for transferring data like photos. null

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Anonymuous · Accepted Answer

Your Android phone must be set for data transfer. 
You can use the Micro USB Charge-and-Sync Cable (assuming it does not have a USB-C connector) to transfer data to your computer. Based on the age of your phone there are a few things you may need to do:
1. when you initially plug your phone to your computer a pop up window may appear asking you for a few choices. Some of the choices may be similar to: connect for charging only, charge and transfer data, transfer data only, etc. Then you select your option from the pop up window.
2. You may have to go into you phone settings and set for file transfer when USB is connected. On your device, tap the "Charging this device via USB" notification. Under "Use USB for," select File Transfer. 
3. May have to Download and install Android File Transfer on your computer. And use this program to transfer data. 

With this question being so open ended (without phone details, etc) it is hard to provide exact instructions on how to instruct you how to do this specifically. But I hope this helped.

Ellements · Answer

Yes. The term sync means it should allow you to transfer photos, music, or any other files to another device.

Thompr · Answer

I have used this cable to move pictures and files to my computer from my Android, so I guess the answer is yes.

HUN25 · Answer

Yes this cable will work for downloading. I use it with my Android phones all the time

Kbletvdoc · Answer

Yes

bjonimus · Answer

Yeah this works as a computer transfer too

“Is this the cable I need to move photos from Android phone to my computer? I was told the reason my current cables do not work is because they are charging only and not powerful enough for transferring data like photos.”

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