Windows 10: How to charge an android smartphone from USB hub?

My wife wants a USB hub for her 5 year old desktop PC (running Win 10). She also has a Samsung A70 phone which I understand has a ‘C-port’ and would like to occasionally charge it from the PC. I’m reasonably knowledgeable about iOS but certainly not Android or C-ports etc, so would appreciate advice on what we need to order please.

Is there a simple hub with a few USB ports but also an extra C- port? Or a cable with a standard USB plug at one end and a C-port plug at the other end? If so a link or two would be much appreciated please, ideally to amazon.co.uk.

Terry

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VisionTek Introduces High Power USB Charging Hubs

VisionTek Products LLC, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance upgrades and accessories for PCs and Macs, today announced its new line of high power USB charging hubs that enable charging up to seven Apple iPad, iPhone, Android and Windows tablets, and other USB chargeable mobile devices as fast as the factory power adapter.

The use of multiple mobile devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and eReaders by families and small business, health care, and restaurant operations is a common daily occurrence. Unfortunately, power adapters for devices can get lost and wall outlets can only charge two devices simultaneously. Typical charging hubs don't offer enough ports and/or enough power per port so extra time is spent waiting for a full charge or worse, only getting a partial charge.





VisionTek solves the charging wait dilemma with three unique, high-power charging solutions:

• VisionTek High Power USB Four Port Charging Hub $19.99
  Featuring a built-in power adapter, the Four Port Charging Hub eliminates the "wall wart" common with electronic devices. Just plug the power cord into a wall outlet to utilize the three 1 amp ports for charging small mobile devices like iPods and iPhones, and one 2.1 amp port for charging iPads, tablet computers and smartphones that require higher amperage power charging. The Four Port Charging Hub can also be used to power USB interface equipped devices like wireless printers, mice, speakers, and WiFi adapters.
• VisionTek High Power USB Seven Port Charging Hub $49.99
  Ideal for "road warriors" and traveling families for when power outlets are limited, the Seven Port Charging Hub offers four 1 amp ports for charging media players and smartphones and three 2.4 amp ports for computers and smartphones that require higher amperage power charging. No computer connection is required and the lightweight, anodized aluminum housing design provides rugged portability while also complementing any desktop workspace.
• VisionTek Charge & Sync USB 3.0 Seven Port Hub $54.99
  The multi-purpose powered hub that offers a Plug and Play solution for charging and syncing needs. It adds four USB 3.0 ports with 5Gb/s (600MB/s) SuperSpeed data transfer connectivity and 900mA bus power to Macs and PCs with limited USB ports. Use it to charge/power and/or transfer data with digital cameras, external hard drives, flash drives, and printers. For fast connection status verification, amber colored LED's indicate when each USB 3.0 port is in use. In addition to being a USB 3.0 powered hub, the VisionTek Charge & Sync Hub also offers two 1 amp ports for charging small mobile devices and one 2 amp port for charging tablet computers.

"While the VisionTek name has been synonymous with excellence in graphics cards for over two decades, we're expanding our product development efforts to other areas," said Mark Bilson, Executive Vice President of VisionTek. "When we see a need for a high-performance solution to solve a need or problem, we're going to leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver unique products such as this new charging hub line."

 

Sanwa Intros USB Hub with Micro USB Connector and USB Charging Support

Japanese company Sanwa Supply announced a new pocket USB 2.0 hub, the USB-HMU403. The hub can be used to expand the number of USB ports to four, and also charge your gadgets, as it supports higher-than spec power delivery. The hub features a retractable standard USB 2.0 connector that plugs into to the host, and also a micro-USB connector that can plug into compatible gadgets (such as Android-driven tablets and smartphones), and expand their USB connectivity, or charge them. Measuring 70 x 43.5 x 9.6 mm (WxDxH), and weighing 26 grams, the hub is available in black and white color options. It is priced at 1,764 JPY (US $22).







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USB HUB

Hi,

Incompatible USB hub driver is one of the possible reasons why this issue is happening. We recommend uninstalling the USB Root Hub driver and see if it helps. Follow the stepes below:

• Open Device Manager.
  
• Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers to expand.
  
• Right-click USB Root Hub, then click Properties.
  
• Go to the Driver tab.
  
• Click Uninstall.
  
• Restart your computer.
  

Note: Restarting your computer will automatically reinstall a generic driver for your computer. Also, we suggest connecting your USB hub while performing the steps.

If the issue still persists, let's disable the USB selective suspend settings thru Power Options to resolve the issue. Follow the steps below:

• Type Power Options in the search box, then press Enter.
• Locate USB settings > USB selective suspend settings.
• Select Disable.

Keep us in the loop with the result.