Do you use third party charging cables?

[pr1nce]

We have all been there your original Apple charging cable stops working for whatever reason. So, you run out to get a replacement. Do you buy a third party cable or do you buy an Apple cable? I've bought some third party cables that worked just fine.

 

[Antron]

I do but will probably stick to the Apple ones. I do find that with Belkin the cable is more durable than the Apple one IMO.

 

[HankAZ]

Every cable I buy is MFi certified. Mine are almost totally Apple cables, but I have a couple of short ones from Monoprice. However, with that said, I ONLY use Apple charger blocks - both the 5W and the 10/12W versions, but NEVER a 3rd party charger block.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I have used 3rd party charging cables on occasion, but I primarily use one from Apple.

 

[John Yester]

Belkin, @ home, work and Car charger.

 

[Davingtons]

I always use genuine Apple chargers when in the house, but my car charger isn't Apple. I don't need to charge out of the house that regularly though so very rarely use the car charger.

 

[kch50428]

Make sure any accessory you use is "Made for Apple" and all will be well.

 

[AgentHeracles]

Belkin and Griffin are my go-to companies especially because I need the extended cables and apples are too short.

 

[zerog46]

Just the VZW ones because they are very well made and they are 6 foot long.

 

[iHackPro]

No, I've heard too many horror stories. With my luck, one would cause my phone to explode.

 

[HankAZ]

Belkin and Griffin are my go-to companies especially because I need the extended cables and apples are too short.

How long do you need? Apple has a 2m cable for $29.

 

[taz323]

Have to say so far I haven't had to.

 

[AgentHeracles]

It's also the quality. I got the cables when I got my Mini. When did Apple release one for 2m?

 

[HankAZ]

It's also the quality. I got the cables when I got my Mini. When did Apple release one for 2m?

Not sure when they released it, but I’ve had mine for about 6-8 months. It’s on their website:

The stupid forum software won’t let me post the link - says it’s spam. #iMoreFail

 

[Highrisedrifter]

I have two third party charging cables that so far are working perfectly fine.

 

[HankAZ]

Here's the link to the 2m cable on the Apple store:

Lightning to USB Cable (2 m) - Apple Store (U.S.)

 

[acerace113]

I mainly use apple cables and wall chargers now, I used to use a belkin wall charger and 30-pin cable cause my iPod didn't come with a wall charger and the cable that came with the wall charger was longer.

Here's the link to the 2m cable on the Apple store:

Lightning to USB Cable (2 m) - Apple Store (U.S.)

I might have to pick one up one day that will come in handy for me.


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[Beyond Fire]

No I stick to only Apple cables. I keep seeing articles about how 3rd party cables can damage your iphone. I'm not sure if that's really the case but I don't wanna risk it!

https://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/adv...lightning-cables-damage-iphone-160259059.html

 

[rayz336]

Yep, I am currently using a Rocketfish cable from Best Buy

 

[lui22]

Yep, I am currently using a Rocketfish cable from Best Buy

yeah me too actually i got the green one and the red one for my non lightning devices