Originally Posted by
Dubai Stu
I'm not saying that I've never run the battery down while tethered, but I've noticed that the retractable cables don't seem to recharge my TyTN, but the regular kind do. Don't ask me why, it seems to be the case.
Retractable USB cables probably don't include the connections and conductors for USB power. Removing a few conductors is likely what makes the cable thin enough to retract.