Lightning to USB Cable - Lightning Charger

Features

This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your computer's USB port for syncing and charging or to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet.

Highlights

Reversible design

What's in the Box?

Apple Lightning to USB Cable

Compatibility

iPhone 5
iPod touch
5th generation
iPod nano
7th generation
iPad
4th generation
iPad mini

Manufacturer

This cable is 3.25 feet/1 m long. It does not support audio or video output.

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2.0 out of 5 stars

TOO SHORT
- Written by Sandy K from Plano
- 5-Oct-2012
I would like to see Apple offer multiple length options with this cable. I need a longer one: 5-6 ft for charging and a shorter one 6"-1 ft for connecting to my MacBook for syncing and updating. Don't know why this hasn't been done much sooner! …More

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Verified to be 3.5 foot long cable - works with existing wall and car plugs
- Written by John G from APPLE VALLEY
- 24-Sep-2012
I just received my shipment of 3 of these cables directly from China. I measured my cables to be exactly 42 inches long. So they are about 3.5 feet long. About the same as previous Apple charging cables. Really, Apple should make them all 6ft long, which is why I am giving this 4 stars.

Since 3.5 feet is not usually long enough for most uses, search amazon for "white USB extension" from C2G in 3ft, 6ft or 9ft extension cables for about $2 to $5 dollars, which can then be put in between the wall power brick (or car port adapter) and this cable.

Existing power transformers with a USB jack on them (for home or car power port) that worked with your iPhone 3gs, 4 or 4s, should work fine with this new cable and the iPhone 5. 1 amp (1a = 5 watts) is standard for iPhones. 2 amp (2a = 10 watts) is standard for iPads. But it's well known, that if you buy 2 amp (10w) power plug then your iPhone 5 will charge in about 60% of the time. I like the PowerGen brand 10w chargers from amazon for $10. …More

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SOOO Much Smaller & Better!!!
- Written by Tommy N from PENSACOLA
- 24-Sep-2012
Yes, they changed the connector. Yes it's kind of a hassle. But that's progress for you & I prefer this cable. No more fumbling in the dark - it just slides right in the right way every time. Apple does need to get a few more in the stores though. But love the new cable and love the new design. …More

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Most Recent Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars

Lamest cable ever
- Written by Mario Alberto S from Guadalupe
- 17-May-2013
3 months and it is already damaged and broken, now I have to go for a new one.

Worst cable.... shameful we need to stick with it …More

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HORRIBLE
- Written by Pauline P from Botwood
- 17-May-2013
I just picked up my 3rd, thats right 3rd cord since i got my phone in december. My original gave out in the end of april, I bought a new one in the beginning of may, that one would not work at all, so I bought a new one three days later now that one just gave one and I just bought a new one again. Thanks Apple for making completely DISPOSABLE cords. I need a second job just to keep up with the cost of the chargers and how often I must replace them. …More

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Easily Damaged
- Written by timoshi M from san jose
- 17-May-2013
I was really excited about the new thunderbolt ports for the iphone 5, but at the same time was sad about switching over to a new system. I have had my phone since october/november 2012 today 5-17-2013 my chord is broke (it still works but I must angle it in a certain angle). I wish for apple to make it stronger somehow I really like the design but it is way to easily damageable and will break. Apple's usb chords for the ipod touch, iphone 4 etc....those were pretty darn amazing really tough. I just wish that apple could make it to be stronger, because replacing these things take our our time and money, they are roughly 20 USD so it can get pricy. Just hoping for a better (Stronger). …More

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Does the lightning cable use USB 3 or USB 2?
- Asked by Matthew S from Minneapolis
- 12-Sep-2012
80 Answers
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Disappointingly it is only USB 2.0. Says so right there in the details. I was hoping for a lightning to thunderbolt cable or at least USB 3.0. What's the point of a new dock if you can't at least get much faster transfer speeds? …More
- Answered by James K from Washington
- 14-Sep-2012
will the USB connection in my car, charge the iphone 5 with the lightening to USB cable?
- Asked by Richard M from Burke
- 16-Oct-2012
2 Answers
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Yes, it's the same voltage as the normal iPhone for charging. Literally the only diference is the end of the charger. …More
- Answered by Bradley W
- 20-Oct-2012
Is a 3 metre cable available
- Asked by Susan S
- 30-Dec-2012
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Answer

No, but you can:

1. Get the 1m cable from apple and skip to the '4. '
or:
2. keep your cable and skip to the '4. '

3. Do both and go to the next number (4. )

4. go to eBay or amazon, and search for a 'USB Male to Female 3m cable' (you can change the '3' to whatever you like) and find one there (preferably the cheapest one). once you have got it, (excitingly) unwrap it from the packaging, and run to the plug where your charger is, plug the end of the extension cable into the charger (carefully, and make sure you plug it in the correct way up to avoid embarrassment) and plug the apple USB wire/cable of your choice into the female (port) end of the wire. Enjoy your super long cable!
from weeowey, who is always glad to help. …More
- Answered by Owen D
- 26-Mar-2013