USB Hub doesn't work on Windows 10 tablet

[Jainagirl]

Hi, everyone:

I have a little Windows 10 tablet that has only one USB port. I tried connecting a USB hub with 7 ports. This is a powered USB hub. It doesn't work. If I connect it to my laptop, it does. I've also tried an unpowered USB hub with the same result. Any thoughts? :smile:

 

[Ryujingt3]

It might be that not enough power is being provided to the hub from the tablet. Try a different cable if you can and see if it works on the tablet.

 

[Jainagirl]

Even if it's a powered hub connected to an AC outlet?

 

[Jainagirl]

Sorry, I don't think I have another cable to try.

 

[Ryujingt3]

yeah, I am agree with it.

I have had this issue on other devices that only have one USB part and changing the cable usually solves it but it has to be a good quality cable.

 

[AndyCalling]

Is the hub USB OTG capable? Remember, pre-USB-C small tablets and the like tend to need a USB OTG hub or adapter to act as a host.