No data transfer/tethering using USB-A to USB-C cable; can only charge

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Hi @jan4321,

sorry to hear you have problems using your Fairphone 6,

Maybe you are already aware of this.

Not all USB-C (to USB A) kabels are the same. some are only made for charging. others for data transfer or even various functions. a charging cable can not be used for data transfer.

Please dubbele check the package of the cable to know what type of cable you are using.

maybe a anser here:

FP6 Discussion about USB-2 and missing Desktop Mode

So sad. Nice and clean design but it’s clearly a downgrade in some places. At least FP5 is not obsolete, it’s just an alternative to FP6.

Known reproducible and reported issues of the Fairphone 6

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greetings,

Tom