Repairing Apple's Notorious iPhone Cables for $8! - Save $$

I wasn't paying over $130 to buy new cables just because my current ones weren't built to what i would call a quality standard. So to save money and waste i am going to fix my current ones.
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[MHeySquiggle]

Apple is the master of planned obsolescence

[whyeven]

My 2 year old iPad charger: *cable disintegrating*

My 15 year old DS charger: *still fine*

[dougwright]

"Most employees said I was using It wrong" What an Apple thing to say lol

[theGamer]

The Story behind those Cables: In 2009 Greenpeace did a lot of lobbying against Apple. They have criticized the fact that the cables are made with PVC-containing plastic. After some pressure, Apple bowed to this. Since then, Apple has advertised that the devices are made without toxic plastics and PVC. Around 2009, Apple also changed the plastic of its cables. Of course, Apple is now benefiting from this. Keyword: Planned obscolescence and greenwashing.

[igetrekt]

"it begins to crack and completely fall apart"

I do that sometimes.

[bulletpointmediadotnet]

I've been doing the heatshrink trick on these cables for quite some time, but one thing you can do to make them more rigid and keep the heatshrink in place is to fill the heatshrink with some hot glue before shrinking it. Then when it's shrinking from the heat, the glue will remelt and fill all the nooks and crannies and stiffen up. I've had some cables repaired in this method last for years more.

[nigel-Rollercam-channel]

A much appreciated video, I'd like to recommend looking into the different types of heat shrink. You may have single wall heat shrink tubing which is usually 2:1, however the next step up is double wall adhesive lined heat shrink which is usually 3:1 allowing you to go with a slightly larger diameter to slip over your cable ends. The adhesive lined is often used in automotive and marine applications where oxidation and abrasion is more a concern because of the harsher environment. I hope this doesn't come off as condescending, I really appreciate your videos and the British vehicle you are restoring on the other channel, Cheers

[onometre]

Apple's cables are such a weird thing. They go through incredible lengths on build quality on everything else they make, but their cables are outclassed by dollar store cables

[Banschinabox]

Coincidentally the lightning connector turned 8 years old today.

[kevinsong]

I've had cables last longer than Apple's existence

[Vindix]

Nasa: Voyager 1 launched in 1977 is still functioning without issues.
Apple: Your IPhone cable bought 2 years ago is useless now. Buy another one.

[mufasaiam]

You know they switched to rubber from plastic so you buy a cable from them every year. Because why make something that lasts forever when you can sell people the same product over and over again

[RuviaPawz]

Samsungs rubber cables never had the issue of falling apart

[RMBOYD]

"but apple, all of my other power cords have not frayed, just yours..." and i was told it was just me. bunch of liars

[einyxx]

Actually, you should use the heat shrink to cover the cable after you bought the phone. That is the first thing I do when getting a new phone. That way, you can avoid the cable from getting dirty or disintegrate. Just like people do to their new car, wrap it up to protect the original paint. For this case, repair it is just the only option.

[TerryHesticles]

You gave those cables a whole new life 👌

[Dee_Just_Dee]

2:10 Ah, some things never change. I remember buying an iPod Video around 2006 and commenting that the thumb wheel on those things was a bit too sensitive and that it would be great if Apple added a sensitivity adjustment to the Settings. The employee scoffed and told me I was using it wrong – I should be using the thumb wheel with my index finger!

Funny enough, even back in '06 their cables weren't so great either. I think my iPod's charge cable has held up alright (wherever it's hiding now), but the shielding on the earphones gave out within a year.

[ramplayzmc]

So amazing even a charger This guy cant be stop Fixing everything keep up the good work hugh!

[davidgarcia]

“In a year or How do u use those poor chargers??? I’ve had a lightening cable for more than 5 years and it is perfect, I use it everyday

[liamhil]

My first ever lightning cable that came with my iPhone 5 is still going strong! Used every night!