My take is why pay hundreds of pounds/dollars for a quality product like iPhone then connect it with inferior cables that may not be up to the job and in some cases are dangerous, Makes no sense to me.
has anyone else noticed that iPhone charging cable's tend to break near the connecto
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I did the fix that was posted in the tutorial, and I've found that it works great.
I'm confident that it will stop any future cable failure.
The reason I went ahead and did this fix was due to the fact that I own a lifeproof case. Anyone that is familiar with this case will be able to testify to the fact that the little flap that covers the charging port stops you from holding the cable by the connector to remove it, therefore you inevitably have to pull on the cable, which will eventually cause it to fail.
putting the shrinkwrap on it gives you an extension from which to pull the entire connector from the phone. I didn't re-solder the connector, like the guy in the video did, since it wasn't necessary. I did this fix as a preventative measure, rather than waiting until it broke first.
I'm confident that it will stop any future cable failure.
The reason I went ahead and did this fix was due to the fact that I own a lifeproof case. Anyone that is familiar with this case will be able to testify to the fact that the little flap that covers the charging port stops you from holding the cable by the connector to remove it, therefore you inevitably have to pull on the cable, which will eventually cause it to fail.
putting the shrinkwrap on it gives you an extension from which to pull the entire connector from the phone. I didn't re-solder the connector, like the guy in the video did, since it wasn't necessary. I did this fix as a preventative measure, rather than waiting until it broke first.
spencerdl
Well-Known Member
The Twelve South HiRise stand is adjustible to fit many cases including the Otterbox Defender.
coolemerald
Member
The same thing has happened to all three of my iPhone charger cords. My husband remarked that i should be more careful with the cord. I wanted to hit him. OF COURSE I'm careful with the damn thing. But every single one I've had does, in fact, come apart exactly like how the OP states. Grrrrr!!!
coolemerald
Member
That's a great idea.
victor.parr.9
New Member
My broke too than I started losing charging time it ended up in the trash I got an Radio Shack brand a lot better built .
jh.wakelin
New Member
Check out the 10 ft lightning cable by ncrowd. Rugged and fantastic at $10. With many colors to choose from
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alicepattinson
Member
Yeah many of noticed that charger problem and it really feels bad for me.
Ledsteplin
Well-Known Member
I've tried the pen spring thing, but couldn't get it on without tearing up the spring. How do you put it on? I usually just tape it up. I use my phone while charging a lot. That's what causes it to mess up. Seems like they could make the cables to withstand the punishment of using while charging.
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Sent from CrapaTalk on my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5.
Have you tried separating one end of the spring just enough to slip it over the cord then wind the spring into the cord and slip it up to the connector?
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