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I just bought iPhone 11. My previous charging cable I used for iPhones 5S, 6 and 7 will not work on my iPhone 11. Only the cable that came with my iPhone 11 will charge my iPhone 11. It will also charge my 5S, 6 and 7. I would like to buy another cable as a spare. My question is: What kind of cable does my iPhone 11 require so I can buy a spare?
Actually, the same cable supports all these models (see “Compatibility”).
It's weird but my old cables don't work on the 11 but they work on the 5S, 6 & 7. Not sure what the issue is. ty
Cables age. And your newer iPhone may be more particular about what it accepts.
Your new spare cable will work fine with your older iPhones.
Charging Cable for iPhone 11
