Spotting Fake Lightning Cables

We’ve all been there, out and about without a charging and iPhone is slowly running out of juice. What do you do? Go to the nearest store to look for a lightning cable, only to be disappointed after your purchase. At Cellular Nerd, we specialize in all things iPhone and understand how frustrating it can be to have a fraudulent charging cable. Today we’re discussing ways to spot a fake lightning cable so that you are sure you are getting a quality product. If you have any additional questions or think you may need iPhone repairs near you, reach out. We’re always happy to help those in need.

White/Black Faceplate

Notice the faceplates of the chargers you are looking at are black and or white? This is a sign that they lightning cable is not real, the faceplate should be a metallic gray/silver appearance. Be sure to check every cable you look at, you’ll eventually find a good one.

Rough Appearance

Notice the appearance of the lighting cable literally looks “rough around the edges”, this is another sign that the lightning cable you are looking at is not real. The entire thing should be nice and smoothed if it is a real product you should be utilizing.

Uneven Width

Notice the lightning cable is uneven at the end? Another really good sign that you are purchasing a fake lightning cable and should be putting it back on the shelf where you found it.

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