Desparate help with ordering new charger cables

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Desparate help with ordering new charger cables

Hello folks. I'm based in the UK. I hope you can help (my late wife always called me a 'grandma' with technology). I'm recently bereaved and need help with ordering new charging cables from the Apple store. Basically, I have a newish iPhone which has the C-plug connection (iPhone 16?). My daughter has an older iPhone, which has the Apple only connection. What I need to order is replacement charging cables for both as both are ruined.

I also want some wired earphones for my C plug iPhone (My daughter has lost my air pods and don't want to risk it again) Can someone PLEASE tell me what I should be ordering and the best deal? I don't trust my own judgement and just need a bit of help. Thank you.

Posted on Feb 28, 2025 9:20 AM

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Tesserax

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Feb 28, 2025 1:57 PM in response to missydisco2

The other important bit of information missing in your post is what power adapter are both you and your daughter using with your respective iPhones.

The newer adapters, that Apple sells, has a USB-C port. The older ones had a USB-A port.

So, you can use the following guideline depending on which one(s) you have:

For a USB-C power adapter:

For your iPhone, you would need a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Apple sells them in 1 & 2m lengths.
For your daughters phone, she would need a USB-C to Lightning charging cable.

For a USB-A power adapter:

For your phone, you would need a USB-C to USB-A charging cable. Alternately, you could use a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, along with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
For your daughter's phone, she would need a USB-A to Lightning charging cable.

Note: All the links provided are from the U.S. online Apple Store. You should find equivalent ones at the UK store.

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