iPhone Charger is Horrible

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Are you referring to the part that plugs into the wall? That is nothing more than a USB adapter, as the actual charging circuit is in the iPhone. What is happening that you say the charger doesn't last more than a year? I can still use the one from my original iPhone, purchased in 2007. The cord can be replaced individually. Apple sells a longer cord if the standard cord does not fit your needs.

I completely agree elledini! My charger has NEVER lasted more than a year without needing a new one. After all the money I spend to enjoy my Apple products, I don't think its fair that the charger can't even hold up as long as most phone contracts!!

To the above comment by ChrisJ4203, you must be using a 4 charger, which I actually did have less issues with. This is mainly in regards to the newer version. I don't believe elledini is referring to the USB adapter, as that is quiet sturdy and she most likely would have written that if so. The problem is the piece that plugs into the phone. With continued use it always breaks. I have had one completely break open so the wires are coming out, and another that LOOKS completely fine, but will not connect to the phone so that it actually charges. And to your comment "The cord can be replaced individually": That's obvious and you must have failed to read the rest of the post. The issue isn't buying a new one, it's that the charger shouldn't have to be replaced before the phone even does. Loyal Apple users shouldn't have to pay an extra $30 for something that should be made to actually withstand normal charging.

Then you are referring to the cable, not the charger. No one could have been able to tell that from your first post. In referring to a cable, I still have the lightning cable from my iPhone 5 and am using it on my 5s. As far as the longer cable, I have purchased one of the longer ones to use in my office since the plug is far away.

You are correct, many people have complained about the cables. While many fail, generally it is user damage from mishandling of the cables that is making them fail. However, I'm not here to criticize your use of the cable. I was initially confused with your original post saying the chargers were failing. You clarified that.

aeburke12 wrote:

The issue isn't buying a new one, it's that the charger shouldn't have to be replaced before the phone even does. Loyal Apple users shouldn't have to pay an extra $30 for something that should be made to actually withstand normal charging.

If you cable (or your charger) fails within the first year because it's defective (not damaged), Apple will replace it. There is no need to purchase a new one.

odd i still have an use my

ipod touch 1g cable and charger

ipod touch 3g cable and charger

iphone 4 cable and charger

ipad2 cable and charger

the ipod touch 1g was released in 2007