When I connect the lightning cable to the phone it will charge and then I have to carefully set it down and leave it untouched. If I receive a phone call or message the phone will vibrate and the cord comes out and stops charging. It also comes out if I pick up the phone or try to use it while it's charging. Is there a way to repair the 'teeth' that hold the cable?
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1.3
I could kick myself for not checking this post earlier! I used an unfolded paperclip and emptied lint from the port for 10mn. Using a vacuum cleaner may also help and be more gentle? Now I can shake my iPhone with cord, and it continues to charge. Thank you !
I could kick myself for not checking this post earlier! I used an unfolded paperclip and emptied lint from the port for 10mn. Using a vacuum cleaner may also help and be more gentle? Now I can shake my iPhone with cord, and it continues to charge. Thank you !
VishAndChips wrote:
Could you explain this is more detail. I would like to know exactly how you did this as I have this problem on my iPhone 6 and its really annoying
With a good light and perhaps even a magnifier, check the port on the phone for lint or other debris that might be interfering with the connection. Use a non-conductive tool such as a toothpick to remove whatever you find.
Phildoon wrote:
I could kick myself for not checking this post earlier! I used an unfolded paperclip and emptied lint from the port for 10mn. Using a vacuum cleaner may also help and be more gentle? Now I can shake my iPhone with cord, and it continues to charge. Thank you !
I would avoid both paper clips (as they are metal) and vacuum cleaners.
With a good light and perhaps even a magnifier, check the port on the phone for lint or other debris that might be interfering with the connection.
Glad it helped! I think there's some sort of lint magnet in the back of the port.
Genuine apple cable. Even used brand new cable from friend's new phone. same issue with all cables.
I suppose the warranty question would be an apple question. I'll make an appointment and try to go to the store unless there's a part that I can easily switch out.
Could you explain this is more detail. I would like to know exactly how you did this as I have this problem on my iPhone 6 and its really annoying
Spot on. That was the problem. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
TThanks for that tip, just pulled out a lump of fingermsil that was stopping the charger sitting properly!
Wow!! You are a genius!! I did this this same fix and seen all kinds of lint and crud within the lightning port of my phone.
I just used a paper clip to clean it up. Thanks again for this response. I would have either wasted an entire day going to the Apple Store or most likely purchased a new phone.
Is it the genuine Apple cable ?
Is it still in warranty ?
Have you tried another cable ?
There is no "part" that you can easily switch out. Bring it to Apple.
I'm glad it helped. If I were conspiracy minded, I'd say that Apple put a lint magnet in there. 😉
I would suggest you be careful with the paper clip. I prefer using non-conductive tools.
Lightning cable won't stay in iphone
