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cr0wit0 t1_j8dy3tk wrote

The 4th pin is burned right? I think the cable is always energized and when you slide it in, it arcs.. burning the fourth pin over time. Best thing to do is to unplug and plug the charger before and after plugging the iPhone. Or use apple bricks rather than other bricks. With the new usb-c apple bricks, this is no longer the case, the power is requested by your phone. (Usb-a are always energized) As for degrade or oxidize… no.. sorry, never had that happen with the original cables.

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VadeMecums OP t1_j8fjr1i wrote

Maybe I just need a case that adapts it to usb-C. I would use Qi but I heard it degrades the battery faster and charges slower.

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cr0wit0 t1_j8fl60g wrote

Wireless charging does. Like 3% to 5% faster per year.. is not that much.

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