Motorola ATRIX 4G Data Cables

Sophisticated smartphones like the Motorola Atrix provide us with the ability to transfer and synchronize data between our devices and computers. The most common technique for performing those operations is the USB data cable, which is included with the Atrix when you purchase it. In this article, we’ll explain what the data cable is and examine the scenarios in which Atrix users can utilize it. The dual-core Motorola Atrix is one of the hottest new Android-based smartphones on the market. And like all popular smartphones, it has a vast selection of accessories available. Most users choose to buy a Motorola Atrix screen protector and/or a Motorola Atrix case. Other popular Motorola Atrix accessories include chargers, spare batteries and charms. But perhaps the most common accessory is the USB data cable, and Motorola includes it right in the box when you purchase your Atrix. So what is this data cable, why would you want to buy an aftermarket version, and in which scenarios would you use it? Let’s start with what the cable is; it’s a connection between your Motorola Atrix and your PC or another device. Using a data cable is a wired alternative to using a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. The USB data cable has appeal because of how simple it is to use. Now, since Motorola includes one with the Atrix, why would anyone buy an aftermarket cable? Well, there are two reasons. The default cable comes with a micro-USB connection for the computer. Some users may need to make the connection through a different kind of port, and thus would buy the appropriate cable. However, the main reason Motorola Atrix owners buy aftermarket data cables is that they want a sync-charge cable. In addition to being a traditional data cable, sync-charge cables allow you to charge the Atrix battery through the USB port. Perhaps the neatest aspect of these sync-charge cables is that you can actually charge the phone and draw power from the USB port while you’re transferring and synchronizing your data between the computer and the device. The scenario where this is most convenient is when travelling. You don’t have to worry about the Atrix charger if you have a laptop. The most common scenario where Motorola Atrix users will use their USB data cable is when they want to take photos from their smartphone and put them on their computer for long-term archiving. Simply connect the mini-USB end to the Motorola Atrix and the micro-USB (wider) end to the PC. A Windows PC will recognize the device and give you access to its internal and external memory via the built-in OS file manager. Users can also choose to use Android-specific file managers. The advantage there is that it has built-in Android tools and it recognizes the Android file structure in a more intelligent way. Another common usage scenario for the USB data cable is to transfer music and video files from your PC to the device so that you can enjoy them while away from home. You can do this with the method described above, or you can use a program like iTunes or one of the popular Android alternatives, such as doubleTwist. Lastly, Motorola Atrix users will use their data cable to synchronize their calendar, email and contacts between their phone and their computer. The easiest way to accomplish that with a data cable is via Google Gmail.