![]() My car has USB-C ports, my exercise bike has USB-C ports, my Nintendo Switch uses USB-C, my Sony camera and my microphone uses USB-C. USB-C is much more widespread than just being featured on the latest Galaxy or Pixel phone. One could make the argument that the move to USB-C removes a barrier that could make it easier for waffling iPhone users to switch to Android, but the reverse is also true. Android phones have been using USB-C for years. USB-C, on the other hand, despite being new to the iPhone lineup, is already a ubiquitous connector in the world of technology. The 30-pin USB cable, first introduced with the original iPod You could purchase adapters, but it was about as drastic of an I/O change as you could conceive at the time. The transition from the 30-pin connector to Lightning was a jarring change because it required brand new accessories, cables, etc. Up until the iPhone 5’s release, no one had seen a Lightning connector in person, let alone owned Lightning cables and accessories. ![]() EU regulation will force the move to USB-Cįor starters, Apple’s Lightning connector was a brand new connector when it debuted with the iPhone 5. Unlike the previous transition to Lightning, there are several reasons why the move to USB-C will be a much more palatable change for consumers. And for the most part, I will agree with the picture that company executives will attempt to illustrate about how beneficial the change will be. European regulation requiring USB-C is set to take effect next year.ĭespite its hand being forced, Apple will no doubt describe the change as one that it made for the benefit of its users, with nary a mention of government regulation. Unlike the switch to Lightning, which was a decision spearheaded by Apple leadership, the switch to USB-C is one of legislative necessity. Nearly a dozen years later, and we’re on the precipice of another I/O shift with the move to USB-C – but there will be no firestorm this time, or at least there shouldn’t be… When a similar switch was made from the 30-pin connector to Lightning over a decade ago, it resulted in a firestorm among Apple faithful who had invested money in cables and accessories designed for the 30-pin connector. Now, I only tried this last night, but it certainly looks like the problem is dirt, grime and maybe a touch of corrosion that's causing the problem.On September 12, Apple will reveal the iPhone 15 and transition from its long-running Lightning connector to USB-C. I did this last night at home and I just plugged the phone in at work again got a good connection. ![]() Instantly I found a signficantly improved connection. While the port was still wet, I grabbed a cord and plugged it in several times hoping to agitate the solution and mechanically clean the connection. The cleaner will get outside the port, but I don't see any signs of damage to the Belkin case, phone body, screen or disposable screen protector. Using the included tube, I sprayed a tiny amount of cleaner into the port. I'd admit that I was a bit nervous to spray this into my phone, but I needed to try something. Last night I bought a can of electrical contact cleaner and thought I'd give it a try. This helped a fair amount, but the connection still needed improvement. I'm thinking the lint may prevent the plug from fully seating thus creating a poor connection. Reach into the port and try to scrape out any packed in lint from the back of the port. In my case, I was going for the bottom of the port. Just stay away from the sides of the port as I don't know how fragile the connection wires are. ![]() I used a bent paperclip with no ill effects, but I'd be more comfortable with a flat toothpick. I tried to fish for some lint in the port and that definetly seems to be part of the problem. That suggests to me that it's the phone and not the cord. Could be the cord, but I have multiple cords stashed in different locations and they all went bad at the same time. Took it to the Verizon store and it worked fine on their cords. Often I'd come back only to find that it had lost the connection and stopped charging. Sometimes it would take a easy dozen tries to get the phone to establish a connection. However, if I let go or bumped the phone it would immediatly disconnect. The connector didn't feel sloppy, but if I twisted it to the side, I could get it to make a connection. Very quickly my phone developed a problem where I couldn't get it to charge. Just wanted to share a solution to my charging problem. ![]()
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