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Where can i get decent iPhone 5 USB cables?

  • 17-07-2014 12:11am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭


    I have an iPhone 5c and this morning the usb cable I use to charge it just decided it wasnt going to work for me.

    14 hours later and I'm here with a dead iphone and a useless charger. Nobody else in my house has a fifth generation iPhone or iPod so there arent any backup charges and considering I'm an eighteen year old who just finished school and is frantically searching for a job, I dont exactly have the cash to fork out €30 for a new cable (nor the time to order one online and wait for it to arrive...I'm a teenager for christ's sake I NEED to have my phone with me at all times)

    Plus the fact that I'm job hunting kind of requires me to have my phone always on too...so yaknow..

    Anyway, can anyone tell me where to get one cheap enough?? Are the ones in euro2 decent enough to last me while I wait for one I order online to arrive in the post?

    (Also there aren't any Apple stores where I live so that's that option out the window)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    The €2 ones aren't ideal but should tide you over :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,237 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    I have an iPhone 5c and this morning the usb cable I use to charge it just decided it wasnt going to work for me.

    14 hours later and I'm here with a dead iphone and a useless charger. Nobody else in my house has a fifth generation iPhone or iPod so there arent any backup charges and considering I'm an eighteen year old who just finished school and is frantically searching for a job, I dont exactly have the cash to fork out €30 for a new cable (nor the time to order one online and wait for it to arrive...I'm a teenager for christ's sake I NEED to have my phone with me at all times)

    Plus the fact that I'm job hunting kind of requires me to have my phone always on too...so yaknow..

    Anyway, can anyone tell me where to get one cheap enough?? Are the ones in euro2 decent enough to last me while I wait for one I order online to arrive in the post?

    (Also there aren't any Apple stores where I live so that's that option out the window)

    The 2euro shop ones will only charge it when it's switched off. Apple in their wisdom fitted an id chip in the cable and therefore the phone won't charge if it's switched on as its looking for that chip, switched off it should charge it.

    Also worth ringing Apple customer care about your cable, they've replaced 2 for me in the past year under warranty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭ukoda


    The 2euro shop ones will only charge it when it's switched off. Apple in their wisdom fitted an id chip in the cable and therefore the phone won't charge if it's switched on as its looking for that chip, switched off it should charge it.

    Also worth ringing Apple customer care about your cable, they've replaced 2 for me in the past year under warranty.

    are you sure about that? i bought a cheap one online for 2.99 and it works perfectly, charges it like an official apple one


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    I have an iPhone 5c and this morning the usb cable I use to charge it just decided it wasnt going to work for me.

    14 hours later and I'm here with a dead iphone and a useless charger. Nobody else in my house has a fifth generation iPhone or iPod so there arent any backup charges and considering I'm an eighteen year old who just finished school and is frantically searching for a job, I dont exactly have the cash to fork out €30 for a new cable (nor the time to order one online and wait for it to arrive...I'm a teenager for christ's sake I NEED to have my phone with me at all times)

    Plus the fact that I'm job hunting kind of requires me to have my phone always on too...so yaknow..

    Anyway, can anyone tell me where to get one cheap enough?? Are the ones in euro2 decent enough to last me while I wait for one I order online to arrive in the post?

    (Also there aren't any Apple stores where I live so that's that option out the window)

    If it's just the cable that is the issue, it is 19 Euro for a new cable, not 30!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,237 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    ukoda wrote: »
    are you sure about that? i bought a cheap one online for 2.99 and it works perfectly, charges it like an official apple one

    The last ones I bought would only charge when phone was off, Switched to android soon after so haven't been able to check since.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    There are iWantIt 3metre Apple supported cables for €20 in Currys and PC world that a waaay better than the OEM Apple ones. I've one since November and it's perfect.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,375 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    The 2euro shop ones will only charge it when it's switched off. Apple in their wisdom fitted an id chip in the cable and therefore the phone won't charge if it's switched on as its looking for that chip, switched off it should charge it.

    Also worth ringing Apple customer care about your cable, they've replaced 2 for me in the past year under warranty.

    I'm using mine to charge, sync and play music through the radio in my car.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭fermanagh_man


    Eurospar santry have a stand with gadget accessories and you can get a USB charger for €4.99


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭brophs


    My g/f bought a few cables from this seller http://www.adverts.ie/apple/belkin-lightning-charge-sync-cable-for-iphone-5-5s-5c-ipad-mini/5643701 a month back. Seem to be genuine Belkin. Everything works and no error messages or any of that jazz. Don't know the bloke at all, in case anyone thinks I'm trying to sell wares, but he seemed pretty helpful from the few messages we exchanged. Give him a shout and see does he have any left if you're stuck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭boardzz


    I bought a €2 store cable and it's really long. 3M. Works perfectly to my surprise.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Always buy certified cables, it removes the headache and danger hazard of the fakes. Just look out for cables which are MFi certified.

    I seen some on eBay which are from a company called dodocool. They sell official cables which are more heavy duty compared to the Apple ones. Only €10 but you'll need to wait for delivery. Best bet is to buy an unofficial one for now, they're hit and miss though. Some might work and others might not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭ringadingding


    Amazon basics ones are great, by amazon , I mean their own brand ones.
    Chunky and sturdy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,909 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Get a cable in dealz 1.49 better than any other lightening cable. I have one that has out lived 4 official apple cables

    The trick is to hold them by the hard plastic part as oppose to the cable when pulling them out ( this applies to all cables, not just the cheap ones )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    ted1 wrote: »
    Get a cable in dealz 1.49 better than any other lightening cable. I have one that has out lived 4 official apple cables

    The trick is to hold them by the hard plastic part as oppose to the cable when pulling them out ( this applies to all cables, not just the cheap ones )

    Dunno what you were doing to 4 OEM cables Ted, but there is no way the Dealz offering is in the same league.

    Bought this a while back. Perfect.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    If you're pulling them out by the cable as opposed to the connector no wonder you've gone through four of them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭electric applause


    Thanks for all the help guys! I actually ended up getting two in dealz. One was a retractable cable which was crap but the normal lightening one is going good. Its a decent length and I've had no problems with it, its also quite sturdy. Went back and got a second one just incase anything goes wrong and for €1.49 ya can't fault it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,909 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    dodzy wrote: »
    Dunno what you were doing to 4 OEM cables Ted, but there is no way the Dealz offering is in the same league.

    Bought this a while back. Perfect.

    that is exactly my point, they are way better


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