Why do my lightning cables keep breaking?

Pressure and tension is not good for the cable. One of the most common causes of cable breakage is due to it being squashed and heavily bent by tension or pressure. The point where the plug connector meets the cable is the most likely place for it to fray.

How long are lightning cables supposed to last?

The main complaint is that the cord just stops working unexpectedly; its lifespan is about four-to-twelve weeks. If you’re extremely lucky, you’ll reach the epic six-month mark, but at that point, you’ve probably lost the cord anyways.

How do I stop my cable from breaking?

You can take your time neatly wrapping the cable to reinforce it, but the best way to prevent any more damage is to wrap the split or fraying part of the cable several times with electrical tape, then work your way out from that spot. This immobilizes any breaks in the cable and helps prevent further damage.

How do you keep your charger cord from breaking?

The “roadie wrap” is the best way to wrap your charging cables. Avoid excessive bending of cables, or wrapping them up too tightly. Bending the cable, particularly at the point where the cable joins the plug, is the leading cause of damage over time.

How can I strengthen my cable?

Can you fix a broken Lightning cable?

Apple charging cables, such as the Lightning to USB Cable, are easily prone to fraying. Repairing a frayed cable with heat shrink is an easy and inexpensive alternative that allows the user to safely charge their device.

Why do chargers break so easily?

These issues are usually due to constant yanking, twisting and bending of the charging cable. Non-certified Apple chargers will contain flimsy materials, so even if you do take care of your charger it’s still most likely going to die on you, and it could damage your iPhone, too.

Why is my power cord breaking at the plug?

Cables breaking at the plug is a common problem across the industry. That is why strain reliefs are made. You’ll notice that the cable on your other connector is a little heavier and stiffer which will protect it a little more from too much flexing near the plug.

What do you do when your Lightning cables stop working?

All of these lightning cables have been treated royally and are the most pampered objects in the house, and they all look pristine and shiny new. We do all but bow to them and serve them strawberry champagne. To no avail. They just stop working, and no cleaning, positions or pep talks help.

Why are Lightning cables so fragile?

This is always due to cable abuse. That’s right, it’s always a human who has abused the cable. Here is a nice image of what is inside a Lightning cable and an example of a higher quality cable. I will agree that Apple’s Lightning cables are fragile but even a high quality cable can become damaged if abused.

Do Lightning cables really last that long?

In fact, it’s not even close. Apple’s lightning-cable product page contains over 2,300 negative reviews of the lightning cable, with an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. A quick review of typical comments shows that they all share the same complaint: lightning cables simply do not last.