For starters, not every old USB cable is useless. Some are definitely worth keeping. For instance, Micro USB cables, which were once the standard for Android smartphone chargers, are still ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have.

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It lets you easily gauge the capability of a USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A, as well as Micro and Mini USB cables. The small display gives you a quick and dirty view into the resistance of the cable as ...

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In short, just because you see a USB-C connector, doesn’t mean that the ports, cable and gadgets at either end support what you’re trying to do. Because of the above, USB-C’s main selling ...

But a nice, braided Micro USB to USB-C cable costs $7. And that’s how I ended up buying a new Micro USB cable in 2025. Even so, Ravencraft assures me it’s only a matter of time.

For instance, Micro USB cables, which were once the standard for Android smartphone chargers, are still commonly used in microphones, printers, digital cameras, and smart home devices.