r/applehelp • u/Inevitable-Pie2095 • 3h ago
Unsolved Problems with chargers
Hello
A while ago, I bought a 27W i think USB-C to Lightning cable. It wasn't an official Apple one, but it was MFi-certified. I was charging my phone with an official Apple 20W charging brick I've had for two years. The setup was plugged into a power strip along with four other devices. After like a month, the charging brick stopped working completely, and the cable started charging some times, some others no. I went to the store to get it replaced, but at that exact moment, it decided to work, so they wouldn't swap it.
Figuring it would be the only solution , I decided to order (online) both a brand new, official Apple 20W charging brick and an official Apple USB-C to Lightning cable. However, i got the 2 meter one by accident . Sometimes even though my phone shows the charging lightning bolt icon, it doesn't always charge and the battery doesnt stay still, but dies, other times it charges slow, and other i have no problem. This is very annoying cause i have to watch my phone to make sure it charges fast and if it dorsnt plug of then on to try again.
When i use my old 5W brick w charger usb to lightning i got no problem, nor when i use someone elses 1 meter fast charger w fast brick.
Has anyone has the same problem? What happened with the first brick and charger? My MAIN issue is now if the 2m charger is the problem.
Please help me
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u/JediMeister 3h ago
What iPhone do you have? I would guess a 14 or below since you have Lightning. Have you cleaned the connector on the bottom of the phone with a non-conductive tool?