Is it safe to use third party iPhone cables?

Using a third-party charger with an iPhone 12 should be done with care as not every high-power charger is safe to use. A mismatched wall adapter can damage the included cable as well as the iPhone battery and cause overheating. Apple made the latest iPhone compatible with a standard called USB Power Delivery (PD).

Are third party Lightning cables safe?

In general, you get what you pay for. So the cheaper the cable, the less it is likely to be safe. In the case of Apple charging cables, Apple has a certification program.

Why do third party Lightning cables stop working?

3rd party cables do not have the specific tolerances for the idevices. The blueprint is kept secret, so 3rd parties have to guess, which causes each cable to be a little different from apples official cables. Over time, the cables wear out and the charging stops working.

Is it safe to use non Apple Lightning cable?

They are generally safe to use. And they don’t have a chip (at least the ones I’ve used). The charger itself may regulate the current, but the cable itself doesn’t. I’ve used a multitude of cables from a multitude of vendors over the years and I’ve never had a problem with damaging devices.

Do cheap chargers ruin iphones?

Using a Non-Apple Charger is Dangerous. They say that charging your iPhone with non-Apple brand cell phone cables can damage your device. Just avoid using cheap knockoff cables and chargers as oftentimes they are less expensive due to a lack of safety mechanisms in the internal circuitry.

What does the OMG cable do?

The “OMG Cable” works exactly like a normal Lightning to USB cable and can log keystrokes from connected Mac keyboards, iPads, and iPhones, and then send this data to a bad actor who could be over a mile away.

Do longer Lightning cables charge slower?

Yes, the longer the cable, the slower the charge if maximum current is being transferred on a given cable size.

Why do Apple Chargers break so easily?

The reason they are so easy to break has a lot to do the rubbery material used for the cable cover. If you play with the broken cables you will notice the material is not even as strong as paper! They might be light weight, but that can’t be the reason for apple to chose the material.

Does Apple make a black lightning cable?

Apple just introduced its first black Lightning cable — but you’ll have to buy the $5,000 iMac Pro to get it. Apple is including a black Lightning cable along with its new iMac Pro. It’s the first time Apple has introduced a black Lightning cable, which charges iPhones, among other Apple products.

Do fake Apple Chargers ruin your battery?

As long as it provides approximately 5 V at the appropriate current (1, 2, or 2.4 A), the phone should be happy with it, and charge the battery normally. The main risk with “fake” chargers is that they may not provide sufficient electrical isolation between the AC line and the 5 V output.