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Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

LTT1 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:38:30 GMT

I am going to return all of my less expensive generic cables I have been using to charge my Apple devices.

I believe that these are damaging my charging ports! The "plug" part seems to be thinner and becomes bent or narrowed to the point that they are difficult to attach. Then, because they are bent, they re-set the port to the point that the port becomes damaged.

From now on...I'm only going to use Apple chargers and cords. Yes, these are 4 times more expensive.

But using a brand new (generation 9) iPad from Amazon and it is already acting very "finicky " about accepting the charge cord (only 1month old!)

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Carolina925 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:49:16 GMT

I don't have Apple devices, only Samsung, but always use the cables that come with the device. I see too many instances of recalls in overheating issues and don't want to rely on the cheaper versions. Totally agree with you, @LTT1 , sometimes you don't want to go with cheaper.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

deeva — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:50:28 GMT

Didn't your new iPad come with an Apple cord? Why not use that one?

If you're talking about cheap cords from stores like 5 Below or Big Lots I agree with you.

But there are decent brands of cords like Anker.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Nuttmeg — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:11:17 GMT

I buy my Anker cables at Amazon.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Still Raining — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:56:56 GMT

My house seems to be littered with both kinds of cables. Family and friends need charging at times. Other than the length of the charge due to W, never seen a difference.

Since your iPad is an older, used, third party purchase, I would question the port first. Can you still return it? Ports can be damaged.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Effie54 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:01:30 GMT

The Apple products don't come with a charging cord anymore. You have to purchase them. I bought cheapies on Amazon. Ugh, mistake. My devices were getting hot! Nope, I went right on Apple.com, found the correct products and never had a problem. Apple will tell you that if you use generic charging equipment, it can hurt your Apple products....which are $$. Best to get the correct, factory products and keep your devices safe. They last longer.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

LTT1 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:40:35 GMT

@deeva

My new iPad yes it came with a charger and a cable. The cable is short.

The charger outlet accommodates only 1 device at a time. I use both iPad and iPhone in the same location so for $44 I ordered an Apple charging cube and an Apple cable to go with it. All the rest are going to be returned if new or trashed if older!

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

LTT1 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:43:17 GMT

@Still Raining

My iPad is NEW, but it is a 2019 model.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

wagirl — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:45:50 GMT

My Iphone 15 that I bought late last year came with a cable---

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

paixmcdao — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:47:33 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
The Apple products don't come with a charging cord anymore. You have to purchase them. I bought cheapies on Amazon. Ugh, mistake. My devices were getting hot! Nope, I went right on Apple.com, found the correct products and never had a problem. Apple will tell you that if you use generic charging equipment, it can hurt your Apple products....which are $$. Best to get the correct, factory products and keep your devices safe. They last longer.

My apple products have all come with charging cords.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Tori3569 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:52:20 GMT

The most common issue with charging points on iPads and iPhones is some dust or lint getting caught up into the port. I had the problem with my cords not connecting correctly and learned about this issue after googling it. There are a lot of ways to resolve it but I took one of my interdental brushes and used it to clear lint out of the port on my iPad. Worked perfectly after that. It might be the same issue

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Mz iMac — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:32:45 GMT

@Effie54

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Ainhisg — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:43:28 GMT

I recently bought this charging cord for my iPad mini after the second OEM cord I've had started cutting in and out. I've had it for a couple of months now and couldn't be happier. It is the Amazon brand BUT is Apple certified. It is made thicker and better than the Apple cords imo. Now...if it starts causing problems in a few months, I may have to eat crow...lol...but at least for now, I am satisfied with it.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:34:32 GMT

@LTT1 I am a big believer in only using Apple accessories and not the knock off's. There is a difference.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

LTT1 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:27:01 GMT

@SaveTheTurtles @Ainhisg

What I am becoming aware of is that the cheaper charging cords use a lighter metal for the part of the cord that plugs into the iPhone or iPad.

I'm guessing something went wrong in the supply chain (?) and the more durable metal historically used was no longer available? and so as I plug it into the device, it bends just enough to wreck the charge port on the device.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Ainhisg — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:36:18 GMT

If a person buys a cord with the MFI certification, you should have no issues. MFI stands for "made for iphone/ipad/ipod." If a cord has the MFI certification, it has passed Apple's test for quality. It is a certification FROM Apple. Here is the exact explanation along with what the certification looks like. It is what is on the cable I bought.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Lilysmom1 — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 11:53:08 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
My Iphone 15 that I bought late last year came with a cable---

Bought mine a month ago. No charging cord...

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Mz iMac — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 21:27:17 GMT

@Lilysmom1 Where did you purchase from?

It's also possible you trashed them by accident.

What’s in the Box

iPhone 15
USB-C Charge Cable

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Lilysmom1 — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:20:56 GMT

@Mz iMac I bought them from Costco. I didn't trash them. I have everything I received (all the packaging except for cellophane cover). I bought two iPhone 15s. No charging cord in either package.

Re: Generic cables for iPad and iPhone

Mz iMac — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:21:03 GMT

@Lilysmom1 Ok. You purchased from a 3rd party. That makes a difference.