Google Android Auto App Will Now Tell You If Your USB Cable Has Gone Bad

Officially called the "USB Startup Diagnostics," the tool essentially checks whether the cable is connecting while also checking the cable's quality
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Do you hate the horrors of not knowing whether your USB cable is nearing its demise? Google's new update for Android Auto has reportedly added a diagnostic feature that assesses your USB cable or port to see if it is working as expected.Former XDA Developers editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman shared the tool on his Twitter. Officially called the USB Startup Diagnostics, the tool essentially checks whether the cable is connecting while also checking the cable's quality. UnsplashAccording to Rahman, the tool is available in Android Auto 7.5.121104. If you want to use the feature, make sure the update is installed. To find it, you need to head over to Android Auto's settings >> Connection help >> USB startup diagnostics.Also read: Google Building Wearables That Respond To Skin Gestures, Claim ReportsIt often takes time for such features to be available to all. So in case you aren't able to see the cable diagnostics tool yet, chances are it will become available sometime in the near future. Finding the right USB cable for your device can be quite the headache especially now that companies no longer take pride in shipping chargers and cables in the box. As The Verge put it, this tool can at least help you figure out if you've been using the right USB cable for your connectivity needs or whether you need to buy another one. UnsplashAlso read: Google Play Store Now Tells You More About App Before Installing Them: Here's WhyIt appears that the tool with work with traditional USB and the relatively newer USB Type-C cables. Do you think a tool like this one is helpful to users? Let us know in the comments below. For more in the world of technology and science, keep reading .References Peters, J. (2022, March 16). Google’s Android Auto app can tell you if your USB cable is bad. The Verge.

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