Charging lead

[Sharmarty]

Hi all. Having a nightmare with now on my 4th charging lead. They all have stopped charging after a few months. I am in the UK and hoping to get some answers where I can get a reliable charging lead for iPad mini 5th gen ( have already used 2 Apple leads)
Thanks

 

[Jupiter7]

Hi all. Having a nightmare with now on my 4th charging lead. They all have stopped charging after a few months. I am in the UK and hoping to get some answers where I can get a reliable charging lead for iPad mini 5th gen ( have already used 2 Apple leads)
Thanks

Genuine Apple cables are very reliable and I would suggest you get one from an Apple Store in Uk if you are having problems.

 

[LannyC]

Are you abusing the lead by pulling on the wire instead of the plastic connector to unplug it?

 

[Sharmarty]

Genuine Apple cables are very reliable and I would suggest you get one from an Apple Store in Uk if you are having problems.

Unfortunately, I have already used 2 genuine ones in the last 2 years.

 

[Willbert]

Strange, I’ve used several Apple cables (and lots of others) on my iPhone and iPad mini.
Maybe try an Amazon Basics cable, they’re normally good. The braided ones are nice.

Edit: Have a good look inside the charging socket on your iPad to make sure there’s no dirt/foreign objects in there?

 

[Jupiter7]

Unfortunately, I have already used 2 genuine ones in the last 2 years.

Are you using these cables with a genuine Apple/approved charger?

 

[Sharmarty]

Are you using these cables with a genuine Apple/approved charger?

Yes

Are you using these cables with a genuine Apple/approved charger?

Strange, I’ve used several Apple cables (and lots of others) on my iPhone and iPad mini.
Maybe try an Amazon Basics cable, they’re normally good. The braided ones are nice.

Edit: Have a good look inside the charging socket on your iPad to make sure there’s no dirt/foreign objects in there?

Thank you

 

[Willbert]

Another thing is to try using your charger and cable on another device if you can.

 

[Sharmarty]

Another thing is to try using your charger and cable on another device if you can.

Thank you

 

[twerppoet]

If you are using your iPad plugged in a lot, and moving it around a lot while plugged in you should look for a thicker cable, one with strain relief after the plug. Usually a bit of plastic extra plastic that is stronger than the cable, but weaker than the plug itself.

Some cables, including earlier Apple cables had a habit of wearing out quickly in these conditions. You could often see the signs of it near the plug.

Braided cables are probably the sturdiest option, but they come with the disadvantage of being a bit stiff. The wear and tear on the cable could end up being replaced by wear and tear on the port, though to a lesser degree. Some of the newer Apple cables seem to be a bit thicker, and sturdier. Many third party cables can be thicker as well. Avoide the cheapest brands. Go with the ones that say they are MiFi Apple certified to be certain, but any decent quality brand should do.

Keep in mind if the cable is being flexed a lot, no cable is going to last forever. A couple of years is actually pretty good for thiner cables. the kind that are easiest to use or pack in your bag.

 

[Sharmarty]

If you are using your iPad plugged in a lot, and moving it around a lot while plugged in you should look for a thicker cable, one with strain relief after the plug. Usually a bit of plastic extra plastic that is stronger than the cable, but weaker than the plug itself.

Some cables, including earlier Apple cables had a habit of wearing out quickly in these conditions. You could often see the signs of it near the plug.

Braided cables are probably the sturdiest option, but they come with the disadvantage of being a bit stiff. The wear and tear on the cable could end up being replaced by wear and tear on the port, though to a lesser degree. Some of the newer Apple cables seem to be a bit thicker, and sturdier. Many third party cables can be thicker as well. Avoide the cheapest brands. Go with the ones that say they are MiFi Apple certified to be certain, but any decent quality brand should do.

Keep in mind if the cable is being flexed a lot, no cable is going to last forever. A couple of years is actually pretty good for thiner cables. the kind that are easiest to use or pack in your bag.

Thank you for taking the time to answer. It has been most helpful.