What should you pay attention to when using a data cable?

2022-01-05
  1. Charging while playing on your phone If you stay in one position for a long time, you'll inevitably end up yanking or tugging on the cable. Too many of these tugs can cause the outer jacket to crack or the cable to break.
  2. Incorrect plugging/unplugging method If you keep plugging and unplugging the cable the wrong way over a long period, the connector can become unresponsive, which then makes it unable to charge. So every time you plug or unplug a cable, remember to apply force at the connector head, not on the cable body itself.
  3. Bad carrying habits If you just toss an untidy cable straight into your backpack, then next time your phone is dead and you're in a hurry, you'll end up frantically untangling it — and that can damage the cable. So it's very important to develop the good habit of keeping your cables neatly organized.
  4. Touching the cable when your hands aren't dry Many people's palms sweat easily, or they touch the cable right after washing their hands before drying them. Over time this can cause the cable to oxidize and turn yellow. On top of that, hand sweat is somewhat corrosive to the cable's outer jacket, so be sure to dry your hands before charging.
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