The iPhone Lightning charging cable is subject to damage, but some cable handling habits can be the direct cause of its damage.
Many Lightning cables only last a few months, and always replacing your phone's charging cable is difficult and expensive. But cables do not break on their own without a reason, so it is important to know the most common reasons why iPhone cables break quickly, and below we explain the top of these reasons, as well as some of them that can help your cable last longer.
Reasons why iPhone data cables get damaged quickly:
Here are the main reasons why your iPhone Lightning cable may not work for a long period of time:
1- Tighten the cables:
Unlike most USB cables, the iPhone Lightning cable is fragile. Rough handling may cause the inner wires to break.
For example, if you are using your iPhone while charging and you pull the charging cable hard after charging is complete, sometimes the charging cable may bend and pinch without you realizing it. Although these practices do not bear fruit immediately, if repeated too often, they can cut the inner cord.
2- Cable connection with liquids:
Continuous exposure to liquids can loosen the charging cable, causing corrosion and damage to the internal wiring. In addition, liquid contact can cause rust in the connectors and may damage your phone's Lightning connector.
If you see one of the alerts above while charging your iPhone, then your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning connector or cable. Charging your iPhone while the Lightning connector is wet can corrode the pins on the Lightning connector or the cable, causing permanent damage or malfunction.
3- Using a poor quality USB adapter:
From time to time, adapters can experience issues that negatively affect Lightning cables. When choosing an adapter to charge your iPhone, you will find that using a poor quality adapter or an unsuitable one can lead to overheating. If the adapter that charges your phone overheats or has connection problems, you can damage the charging cable.
4- Using a poor quality Lightning cable:
iPhone uses cheap and poor quality data cables, so the battery life is not long. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase Apple-certified Lightning data cables, which will last longer and will not need to be replaced in a short time.
5- The iPhone cable is coming:
Over time, the Lightning cable can bunch up, the ends can rust, the outer jacket can fray, and the inner wires can fray more easily, which can affect the cable's performance.
How to maintain your iPhone cable for a longer life:
You can extend the life of your iPhone's Lightning cable by taking a few precautions, including the following:
1- Avoid twisting the cables:
Airtight packaging is useful when you need to secure your iPhone charging cable in tight places. However, this stresses the cable, which means it also stresses its inner wires.
Loosely wrap the charging cable, preferably straight without twisting. This reduces the risk of arcing which could damage the internal wiring.
2- Be careful with the cable when charging and unplugging the iPhone from the charger:
Gently and gently disconnect your iPhone from the charger by grasping the connector and gently pulling it off the Lightning connector. This also applies when removing the USB end of the charging cable from the adapter and plugging in the connector to charge the phone.
3- Put the cable in the box:
Keep all iPhone accessories, including cables, when not in use. This protects the Lightning cable from frequent twisting. In addition, the casing protects it from liquids or other substances that could damage it.