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I have iphone se (about 6 years old). Can I use it with USB C adaptor/lightning cable?

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Posted on Jan 23, 2022 3:40 PM

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Yes. They're supposed to be compatible with anything that has a Lightning input port - all the way back to the iPhone 5. Apple's compatibility list includes the 1st generation iPhone SE


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Any USB-C power adapter will have 5V available, and is supposed to default to 5V first before negotiating operation at a higher voltage if compatible. The electronics in the cable are supposed to know the requirements for the device it's dealing with, although I'm not sure how non-Apple devices with Lightning ports (like some USB power banks) are handled. As long as it's an Apple OEM or MFi cable, you should be fine.

Posted on Jan 23, 2022 6:25 PM

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Jan 23, 2022 6:25 PM in response to CalKar52

Yes. They're supposed to be compatible with anything that has a Lightning input port - all the way back to the iPhone 5. Apple's compatibility list includes the 1st generation iPhone SE


Buy USB-C to Lightning Cable (2 m) - Apple

iPhone Models


Any USB-C power adapter will have 5V available, and is supposed to default to 5V first before negotiating operation at a higher voltage if compatible. The electronics in the cable are supposed to know the requirements for the device it's dealing with, although I'm not sure how non-Apple devices with Lightning ports (like some USB power banks) are handled. As long as it's an Apple OEM or MFi cable, you should be fine.

I have iphone se (about 6 years old). Can I use it with USB C adaptor/lightning cable?

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